Chapter 12Seemed like most of Port Moss turned out for the visitation and funeral service for Dwayne Duffy on Wednesday afternoon, though surely that was not the case. Scarce little was seen of the most prominent families; one did not stoop to attending funerals for the riff-raff when one attained a certain social standing in Port Moss, Mississippi. Still. The parking lot was full and cars were parked up and down the street.
Mama took charge, as is her wont. The family came early, including Mr. Duffy and his new wife, Maria. Mama conversed with them as they waited for the other Mrs. Duffy to arrive, which she did—about thirty minutes after the visitation was to have begun. At that point, the funeral home had more than a hundred souls milling about waiting for their chance to see Dwayne Du
