Elena Patricia Duncan of Rolla, Missouri was born April 13, 1997 in St. Petersburg, Russia to Gene and Nancy Eckardt Hotz and passed away Nov. 19, 2025 at the age of 28 years.
On July 15, 2024, in Rolla, Missouri, she married Brent Duncan.
Elena worked many years at St. James Nursing Home and was currently working at Aurora Nursing Home in Rolla, Missouri.
She enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting. Cardinal birds held a special place in her life; to her, they were a spiritual sign, a reminder of hope and renewal.
She loved spending hours on the floor playing and laughing with her daughters.
She is survived by her parents, Gene and Nancy Eckardt Hotz of Cuba Missouri; husband, Brent Duncan of Rolla, Missouri; two daughters, Georgia and Savannah Bouse; three brothers, Dennis Boone and wife Kimberly of St. Louis, Missouri, Dustin Hotz of Rockhill, Missouri and Gabe Hotz and wife Stephanie of Imperial, Missouri; two sisters, Dinah Hotz of St. Charles, Missouri and Rachel Crowe and husband Matthew of Rockhill, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.
Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri with Chuck Whitmire officiating. Elena’s favorite songs were played.
Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home of St. James, Missouri.
