In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that no plants or keepsakes be sent. For those who wish to honor Hope’s memory, memorial contributions may be made to Red Bird Mission, 70 Queendale Center, Beverly, KY 40913.

Hope Elaine (Batts) Duke, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. She was born in Ashland City, Tennessee, on May 29, 1946, to the late Henry F. Batts, Sr. and Tennessee Salome (Smith) Batts Sanders.

Hope was a dedicated and hardworking woman who touched many lives through the different roles she held over the years. She especially enjoyed working alongside her husband, Don, as co-owner of Ri-Don’s Decorating Center, and she found joy in taking part in craft shows and sharing their talents with others.

Throughout her life, Hope was known and loved by many through her work at Miss Ledell’s Daycare, Toddler’s Inn Day Care, Cheatham County Nursing Home, and The Busy Bee with Fay Lee. Before her retirement, many also came to know her through her work as a funeral attendant at Cheatham County Funeral Home, where she faithfully helped keep everything in order. Hope was deeply proud of her mission work with Red Bird Mission, where she built lifelong friendships and left a lasting impression on those who knew her. She was dearly missed there after her illness.

Hope is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald Lee Duke; children, Starr Hagewood and Stacey “Bubba” Duke; siblings, H.F. Batts, Jr, Ann Batts Patterson, Gayle Batts Barber, and Jimmy Batts.

She is survived by her granddaughters, Mandy (Jay) Holcomb, Beth (Drew) Williams, and Dakota Duke; great-grandchildren, Case Holcomb, Rilee Williams, and Weston Williams; sister, Mary Jo Jackson; daughter-in-law, Dusty Duke; son-in-law, Mark Hagewood; sister-in-law, Glenda Batts; brother-in-law, Tommy Barber; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be Friday, May 29, 2026, at 12noon with Derek Batts officiating with burial to follow in Mt. Liberty Cemetery in Charlotte, Tennessee. Visitation will be Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 3pm to 7pm and on Friday before the service from 10am until service hour of 12noon.

Serving as active pallbearers are Kip Clark, Brance Jenkins, Tony Barber, Todd Lee, Trent Lee, Matt Batts, and Nick Batts. Honorary pallbearers are Case Holcomb, Hank Batts, Michael Jackson, Bobby Lee, Mark Hagewood, Greg Jackson, and Joe Evans.

The family would like to offer their heartfelt thanks to the ladies of the community who surrounded Hope with such love and care through every meal, visit, and act of kindness. These special moments meant so much to her and brought her great comfort and joy. Your thoughtfulness and love will always hold a cherished place in our hearts. Cheatham County Funeral Home LLC 615-792-2552 online condolences may be made at cheathamcountyfh.com.