Elizabeth Sue "Betty" Keith Duke of Prattsville, Arkansas was born May 20, 1932 at Little Rock, the daughter of the late Claude and Topsy Robinson Keith. She was a member of Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church at Sheridan and worked various places over the years with her last job being a caregiver for the elderly. Her greatest joy in life was caring for and loving her family.

Mrs. Duke died Sunday, August 20, 2006 at her home at the age of 74.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husbands, L.C. Gortney and Glen E. Duke and two sons, Glen Allen Duke and Johnny Gortney.

Survivors:

Sons: Ron Gortney of Sheridan,
Danny Levi and wife Gayle Gortney of Hot Springs

Sisters: Rose Schlapian of Missouri,
Claudia McElroy of Bakersfield, California

Grandchildren: Glen Allen and wife Darla Gortney, Melanie Lynn and husband Greg Roth, Dana Marie Ault and Heather Nicole Gortney

Great Grandchildren: Misty Dawn Gortney, Rusty Jarrett Gortney, Clarissa LeeAnn Roth, Abigail Marie Roth, and Steve Anthony Ault, III

Graveside funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, August 26, 2006 at Philadelphia Cemetery at Prattsville with Bro. Garland Edwards officiating. Visitation will be Friday, 6:00-8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Grant County Museum, 521 Shackleford Road, Sheridan, Arkansas 72150.