Country music singer-songwriter Rory Feek‘s middle daughter, Hopie Feek, is now 36 years old. Born on September 13, 1988, in Tennessee, Sarah Hope “Hopie” Feek is the middle daughter of country music artist Rory Feek and his first wife, Tamara Gilmer. Hopie has two sisters: an older sister, Heidi, and a younger half-sister, Indiana, born to Rory and his late wife, Joey Feek.
Hopie and her older sister, Heidi, have really stepped up to provide care an comfort to their father and young half-sister, Indiana, after the loss of Joey Feek to cervical cancer in March 2016. Learn more about her below!
The Feek Family
In his book, Once Upon A Farm, Rory discussed the moment Hopie revealed her true identity while seated at the family’s farmhouse kitchen table just days after Joey’s funeral. She also shared that she was in love with woman.
Though Rory’s first reactions probably weren’t what Hopie had wished for before sharing her most personal truths, her confession has had a profound impact on her father and his thinking.
“Hopie has made me rethink everything I’ve ever thought when it comes to some things. And in other ways I’m still right where I always was. First off, I’m not the judge. That is not my job. I’m Hopie’s father. My job is to love her. She gets to make her decisions in life. All of them. I can approve or disapprove, but it’s her life, and she has a right to live it as she chooses,” Rory stated within this chapter of the book.
Hopie & Indy
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Hopie Feek – Quick Facts
Full Name: Sarah Hope Feek
Hopie Feek’s Parents: Rory Feek and first wife Tamara Gilmer
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Hopie Feek’s Birthplace: Hopie iwas born just north of Memphis, Tennessee.
Relationship status: In June 2017, Hopie got engaged to her longtime partner Wendy. Hopie and Wendy married at the Feek family’s Tennessee farm on October 27, 2018. Sadly, the couple later divorced.
Hopie & Wendy’s Engagement
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We wish Hopie the best as she starts this new chapter in her life. She has taken up riding motorcycles with a group of friends and also enjoys spending time with her dog, Boulette. She has also returned to Tennessee from Alabama and is often working hard at Marcy Jo’s Muletown.
Hopie’s Dog, Boulette
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In 2024, a significant family dispute emerged involving Hopie, her sister Heidi, and their father, Rory. The conflict centers on concerns for their 10-year-old half-sister, Indiana, who has Down syndrome. Heidi and Hopie have expressed worries about Indiana’s well-being under Rory’s care, citing differing worldviews and alleging that Rory has restricted their contact with her.
Rory has publicly refuted these claims, asserting that Indiana is well-cared for and that his decisions are based on protecting her best interests. He emphasizes that the restrictions on contact stem from fundamental differences in values between him and his older daughters.
This family dispute has attracted media attention, highlighting the complexities of familial relationships and differing beliefs. As of now, the family remains at an impasse, with ongoing efforts to resolve their differences and prioritize Indiana’s welfare
