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Mia Nicole McDuffie - January 25, 1979- December 4, 2024

Mia Nicole McDuffie earned her angelic wings on others to embrace their own creativity. Her heart was
Wednesday, December a sanctuary of love and kindness. Her legacyis one
4, 2024, at 2:45pm at Duke Hospital in Durham, North of compassion,.empathy, and unwavering support.
Carolina. Mia was born to the late Harold McAllister, Jr, and Mia was a shining example of a true superwoman.
Pawnjola McAllister on January 25, 1979 in Fayetteville, North Mia was greeted with open arms by her father,
Carolina. Harold McAllister, Jr; maternal grandparents, Issac
Mia welcomed Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at and Mildred Graham; paternal grandparents, Harold
an early age and became a member of Savannah Missionary Sr. and Mary McAllister; and god-son, Jacquess
Baptist Church. As she matured in her faith she became an Goode.
enthusiastic member of Lewis Chapel Missionary Baptist Mia is svrvived by her loving husband: Marcus
Church. At Lewis Chapel she thrived as a member of Life McDuffie; five children: Shaddia Wyche; Romaya
Group Couples Ministry. She also loved to volunteer for Va- Hayes, Marcus McDu ff ie Jr., Malachi McDuffie and
cation Bible School and was very involved with the young Abdul Taylor; mother: Pawnjola McAllister; two
adult ministry, which left a profound impact. brothers: Harold McAllister and Domanick Jones;
Mia graduated from Westover Senior High School in granddaughter: Riley Hayes; god-father: James
1997 and went on to attend Fayetteville Technical Commu- Brown; one great uncle: Depriest McDonald; ma-
nity College where she obtained her certification as a Nurse ternal aunts: Ella Mae Graham, Martis Singletary,
Assistant. Her career progression led her to attend Iris Moore (Larry) and Annis Graham; paternal
Fayetteville State University to study Business Administration. aunts: Vicky McAllister, Loretta McAllister, Chris-
She held positions at various schools within the Cumberland tina McAllister Willis; paternal uncle: Darrell
County School system with her most recent position being a McAllister; maternal uncles: James Powell and Ross
bookkeeper at John Griffin Middle School which she loved. Celebrating the Life of Edwards; honorary aunts: Louise Williams, Jean
Mia met the love of her life, Marcus T, McDuffie in Houston and Pat Wilson; father and mother in
2007. They continued their love story with marriage on Feb- Mia Nicole McDuffie law:Walter and Ida McDuffie; brothers--in law: Dris
ruary 16, 2008. Mia dearly loved her family and enjoyed Williams (Kesha) and Michael McDuffie; and an es-
spending time with them. Some of her most enjoyable January 25.1979 - December 17, 2024 teemed host of nieces, nephews, cousins and beloved
moments were, family vacations, watching her children grow Tuesday, December 17, 2024 extended family.
up and playing sports like softball, baseball, football, and 12:00 Noon
basketball. Teaching her children, the importance of putting Services of Love and Comfort to the
God first and getting good grades was very important to her. Lewis Chapel Missionary Baptist Church family Entrusted to:
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