May Duty, 77, of Wolcottville, Indiana, died unexpectedly Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at her residence. She was born June 13, 1944, in Hardburly, Kentucky, to Burnis and Catherine (Owens) Ritchie. On December 22, 1962, in Rome City she married James W. Duty. Mrs. Duty was co-owner of D & K Auto Sales in Wolcottville and she was a homemaker. She was a member of Rome City American Legion Post 381 Auxiliary. May enjoyed tending to her flowers and garden. She was an avid I.U. Hoosier fan. Surviving are her husband of 59 years, James Duty of Wolcottville; two sons, James M. (Donna) Duty of Wolcottville and Ricky L. Duty of Wolcottville; four grandchildren, Rickey Ryan (Brittany) Duty, Amanda Nicole (Cody) Ley, Michael James (Chantel) Duty, and Jennifer Michelle Duty; a great-granddaughter, Addyson Hope Duty; and a brother, Joseph Franklin (Beverly) Ritchie of Rome City. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Debra Sue Duty in November, 1969; three sisters, Ann Patton, Irene Skaggs, and Shirley Owens; and a brother, Wallace Ritchie. Visitation is Saturday, May 28, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville Chapel, State Road 9 North, Wolcottville. May's funeral service will be Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home with Randy Perkins officiating. Burial will follow at Orange Cemetery near Rome City. Pallbearers are Mike Duty, Rickey Duty, Cody Ley, Tom Duty, J.T. Duty, Mike Ritchie, and Carl Prater. View a video tribute after Saturday or share memories and condolences at www.youngfamilyfuneralhome.com