Mrs. Livilane McDuffie, age 70, passed from this life into Eternal Rest on Monday, June 22, 2015 at approximately 3:32 a.m. at her residence surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on January 11, 1945 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to the union of Clarence John and Larnie Mae Crayton Meeks, Sr.; both parents preceded her in death.

On April 2, 1960 she was united in holy matrimony to Mr. Tommy James McDuffie, Sr., he preceded her in death on August 26, 1993.

Mrs. McDuffie retired from General Motors and was a member of UAW local #211.  She was a member of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church where she served on the Mothers Board, Choir, Sunday school teacher and the Missionary Society.  She loved planting, gardening and teaching the word of God.

She leaves to cherish her precious memory 3 sons; Tommy J. McDuffie, Jr. (Wanda) and Clarence E. McDuffie (Marilyn) both of Lima.  George A. McDuffie (Lisa) of Toledo, Ohio.  A daughter; Lisa A. Ames (Berry) of Lima. 14 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.  4 brothers;  Melvin Meeks (Michelle) and Lee P. Meeks (Shenise) both of Lima.  Ray Meeks (Larraine) of Lake Mary, FL and Clarence Meeks, Jr. (Abbey) of Muskegon, Michigan.  2 sisters;  Kathryn Jackson and Darlene Wright both of Lima.  A step-sister; Gail Ware (John) of Plano, TX.  An uncle; Joseph Crayton, Jr. of St. Louis, MO.  A host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by 2 sons;  Emmanuel McDuffie and Gregory "Scoop" McDuffie. 2 grandchildren; Chauncey M. Knight and Brittany McDuffie.  A brother;  Richard Reed; 2 sisters: Rita English and Carol Hodges.  A stepfather; Wilson Reed.