Obituaries

Terri Duncan, program analyst, passes away

Terri Duncan, an associate governmental program analyst, passed away March 31, 2024.

Terri Duncan smiling.
Terri Duncan

She began her career with CDCR/CCHCS in August 2010 in Sacramento.

Two years later, she transferred to the California Health Care Facility in Stockton.

“Terri will be greatly missed by all who knew her and worked with her over the past years,” according to a statement issued by the institution.

Details regarding services are not yet available.


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