Mae Bertha was born on June 11, 1926 in Montalba, Texas to Robert and Lucinda (Douglas) Coleman. She was the second of six children.

She was raised in the Providence Community and attended school in the Providence school system.

Mae Bertha accepted Christ at an early age and united with Providence Baptist Church. Later she joined Morning Star Baptist Church where she served in the Junior and Senior Missions as well as being a member of the Choir. She was the treasurer of the Senior Mission and remained a very active member until her health failed.

She married R.T. Duncan on March 28, 1942. This union was blessed with two daughters.

Mae Bertha worked at Memorial Hospital and retired after many years.

On December 31, 2016 in Palestine, Texas, she was called home to be with her Lord and Savior. Mae Bertha was preceded in death by parents, Robert & Lucinda Coleman; husband, R.T. Duncan; brother, Robert Lee Coleman; sisters, Cleotha  Buchanan, Merlean Coleman, Jettie B. Jackson and Maggie Coleman.

Leaving to remember her life are two daughters,  Daisy Duncan and O'herron Duncan of Missouri City, Texas; brother, Verlon R. (Carrie) Coleman of Dallas, Texas and very special friend, Bedella Callier of Palestine, Texas.  Many   other relatives and friends too numerous to name, are also left to reflect on her demise.