Betty Jean (Ferrell) Duke

Mrs. Betty Jean Ferrell Duke, age 88, of the Midway community, Cannon Co., passed from this life, April 10, 2024 at NHC McMinnville after a long illness. 

She was born on September 29, 1935 in Williamson Co., TN.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Midway church of Christ.  Mrs. Duke was a devoted wife and mother.

She is survived by her daughters, Pam (Ken) Youngblood of McMinnville and Sandy (Bruce) Lewis of Hillsboro; sister, Lois (Gene) Holmes of Manchester; grandchildren, Lynesa (Jeremy) Bell and Kevin (Brittany) Youngblood;  great grandchildren, Rayton, Emeline, Meredith and Jeremiah Bell and Cason Youngblood; step great grandchildren, Jonas, Lake and Laslen Hatfield; brother-in-law, Dan Mullins of Manchester.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Ollie Ferrell and Lena Pitman Ferrell; her brothers, Roy Ferrell and Bill Ferrell, Jr.; sister, Linda Mullins.  She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 40 years, Norman L. Duke who was the love of her life.

Betty was a great cook and loved to take care of family, friends and loved ones.  Her greatest Joy was doing things for others.

The family will receive friends Sunday, April 14, 2024 from 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. at Woodbury Funeral Home.  Graveside services will follow at Midway cemetery at 3:30 P.M. with Bro. Greg Mitchell officiating. 

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311

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