Achsa Aloma Kelley Duncan

Achsa Aloma Kelley Duncan, 82, of Hugoton, Kansas and formerly of Pampa, passed away on January 21, 2025, in Hugoton.

Services for Achsa will be 1:00 PM, Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel with Rev. Thacker Haynes, pastor of McLean Methodist Church, officiating, with her son, Barry's service to be hosted immediately after. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory.

Achsa was born on October 6, 1942, in Pampa, to Henry and Corinne Kelley. She grew up and attended school in Pampa. Following high school, Achsa went to Cosmetology school, after receiving her license, she went on to work for several years as a hairdresser. She owned and operated her own beauty shop in Pampa, TX. Achsa’s first marriage was to Jay Kimberlin, they had a daughter Misti in 1962. She later married Dennis Duncan on July 23, 1965, in Pampa, TX. Where they had their son, Barry, in 1966, and gained daughter Alice in 1989. Dennis would precede her in death on October 12, 2024.

Achsa’s and Dennis’ companionship spanned further than just marriage; she would join Dennis on his many travels inspecting gas lines and compressors. Eventually, Achsa decided that she needed to stay home more often to raise their children; however, after the kids were raised, she started working alongside Dennis once again. A time later and after the unfortunate loss of her daughter-in-law, she helped raise her grandchildren during the loss of their mother. Once her grandchildren were grown, she started a new adventure working as a janitor at Hugoton High School. She was well known for her kind soul and giving heart. She quickly became everyone’s “Gram.”

Achsa was a woman with many talents who could turn anything into something great. She loved to collect unique items, had many animals she loved to care for, enjoyed sharing about her Indian background. She was a strong-willed woman who advocated fiercely for her family and anyone she loved. Achsa also enjoyed riding horses, her and Dennis could be found at the rodeo grounds every time they had a playday trying to outdo one another. She also had an open door and heart for anyone in need. She was known for her sweet tooth and love for dark chocolates and was always willing to share her stash to anyone who needed it. Achsa will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and anyone else blessed to know her.

Achsa was preceded in death by her parents; Henry and Corinne Kelley; husband; Dennis Duncan; sisters, Ida Zuma Kelley, Nancy Everson, and LaVesta Kelley Graham; brothers, Elwyn Kelley, and Buster Kelley; a great grandchild, Tulsa Cullison; a grandson, Dustee Dale Odell; and daughter-in-law, Lori Duncan.

She is survived by a son, Barry Dee Duncan of Hugoton, KS (who passed away one day after); two daughters, Misti Kimberlin Jones and husband Greg of Woodward, OK, and Alice Wilson and husband Ricky “Bruno” of Pflugerville; 17 grandchildren, Tashina and Matt Cullison, Dawson Duncan and companion Melissa, Ashley Duncan, Hazen and Randa Duncan, Britney and James Martinez, Destanee Bohl and companion Logan, Easton Bohl and companion Apryl, Ricky Jr. Wilson, April Wilson, Tyler Wilson, Jeremy and Kim Wilson; 25 great-grandchildren, Gavin, Kennadee, Teegan, Taylor, Maverick, Tenleigh, Carson, Kylah, Kaelynn, Jax, Layla, Hayden, Elliana, Emitt, Aryn, Judah, Benaiah, Lakynn, Oaklee, Kinslee, Rhyder, Dashia, Anyssa, Tatum, and Mallory; brother, Alfred Kelley of Pampa; and other extended family.