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

She was born on September 29, 1935 in Williamson County.  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 received friends Sunday, April 14 from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. at Woodbury Funeral Home. Graveside services followed at Midway Cemetery at 3:30 p.m. with Bro. Greg Mitchell officiating.  

To leave condolences for her family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net.

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) April 17, 2024