Duvall, Faith

29 Apr Duvall, Faith

November 7, 1946 – May 13, 2016

Faith Virginia Duvall passed to eternal rest on Friday, May 13, 2016.  She was predeceased by her parents, James S. King and Hilda W. King.  She is survived by her loving husband of twenty-three years, Dale R. Menestrina; one son, Paul R. Duvall, Jr. (Wendy); four granddaughters, Jacqueline Duvall (Raul), Cynthia Duvall (Jose),  Megan Duvall-Reyes (Pedro) and Mya Duvall and five great-grandchildren, Daniella, Noemi, Damien, Jose and Raphael.  She is also survived by two step-daughters, Nora Cowen (Shawn), Marie Menestrina (Bobby); six step-grandchildren, Daniel, Sarah, Elijah, Caleb, Lilly and Cinthia; one sister, Sara K. Stark (William);  one nephew, James W. Stark and one brother-in-law, Leo E. Menestrina (Adrienne).  

Faith entered the world November 7, 1946 at Montgomery General in Sandy Springs.  She remained a Montgomery County resident her entire life.  She graduated from Gaithersburg High School in 1964.  She then attended DePauw University in Indiana and later received a degree from Marywood University in Pennsylvania.  Faith had recently retired from her life-long career in accounting.  

Faith was a voracious reader.  She enjoyed needlecraft and puzzles.  From her childhood days on the family farm in Germantown, she carried her love for riding and horses into her adult life.  A long-time member of the Unity Church, she especially enjoyed the fellowship of the Course in Miracles Group.  Angels and angel imagery abounded in her home.  Faith was beloved by those close to her for her sincerity, joy of life and intuitive mind.  She was a gifted, beautiful spirit who will be deeply missed by her family and friends.