Mrs. Betty Louise Durham born March 12, 1929 in Hutchinson, KS passed away at the age of 83 on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Courtyard of Natchitoches, LA.
She was the daughter of the late Claude Brock of Searcy, AR, and Wilma Emery of Hutchinson, KS. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter G. Durham, grandson David Anderson, granddaughter Dana Marie Taylor, daughter-in-law Susan Durham, and brother Eddie Ray Brock.
After the passing of her husband, she went to trade school and became an account clerk at the Northwestern State University, where she worked until her retirement. She also loved serving as a pink lady at the Natchitoches hospital. She was an active life time member of the Church of Christ, first in Winnfield and later in Natchitoches. Her greatest love was her family. She enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping trips, sports and anything her family was involved in. She also enjoyed crocheting-she made each of her grandchildren their own personal afghan. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her memory will be cherished forever in the hearts of her family and friends.
She is survived by her 6 children: Glynn Durham and wife Debby of Sewell, NJ, Sharon Anderson and husband Mike of San Antonio, TX, James Durham and wife Betty of Natchitoches, LA, Marie Taylor and husband Ronnie of Winnfield, LA, Anna Johns and husband David of Natchitoches, LA and Ray Durham and wife Mary of Saline Lake, LA. She is also survived by one sister Dorothy Thompson and husband Roger of Searcy, AR. "Memaw" as she was called by everyone, is also survived by her 12 grandchildren Brent Durham and wife Martha, Amy Jowers and husband Jeremy, Duane Anderson and wife Tammy, Debra Anderson, Lindsay Durham, John Lance Durham, Kayla Ratcliff and husband Michael, Misti Womack and husband Billy, Jimmy Johns, Randy Johns, Casey Johns, and Steven Durham and wife Tabitha.
She is also survived by her 14 great-grandchildren and one due next month. Memaw also has a large extended family who love and will miss her dearly.
Visitation will be at Southern Funeral Home on Monday, January 14, from 5-8PM and on Tuesday from 9:00AM until time of services.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 in the chapel of Southern Funeral Home in Winnfield, LA.
The family would like to thank the staff of Courtyard for their loving care these last twelve years and Hospice for their compassionate support.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a trust fund in her memory for her great-grandson. Caleb Cline Trust Fund, c/o Lance Cline, 1264 Kensington Blvd., Calera, AL 35040, or to Hospice of Natchitoches, 340 Second St., Natchitoches, LA 71457.
She was the daughter of the late Claude Brock of Searcy, AR, and Wilma Emery of Hutchinson, KS. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter G. Durham, grandson David Anderson, granddaughter Dana Marie Taylor, daughter-in-law Susan Durham, and brother Eddie Ray Brock.
After the passing of her husband, she went to trade school and became an account clerk at the Northwestern State University, where she worked until her retirement. She also loved serving as a pink lady at the Natchitoches hospital. She was an active life time member of the Church of Christ, first in Winnfield and later in Natchitoches. Her greatest love was her family. She enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping trips, sports and anything her family was involved in. She also enjoyed crocheting-she made each of her grandchildren their own personal afghan. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her memory will be cherished forever in the hearts of her family and friends.
She is survived by her 6 children: Glynn Durham and wife Debby of Sewell, NJ, Sharon Anderson and husband Mike of San Antonio, TX, James Durham and wife Betty of Natchitoches, LA, Marie Taylor and husband Ronnie of Winnfield, LA, Anna Johns and husband David of Natchitoches, LA and Ray Durham and wife Mary of Saline Lake, LA. She is also survived by one sister Dorothy Thompson and husband Roger of Searcy, AR. "Memaw" as she was called by everyone, is also survived by her 12 grandchildren Brent Durham and wife Martha, Amy Jowers and husband Jeremy, Duane Anderson and wife Tammy, Debra Anderson, Lindsay Durham, John Lance Durham, Kayla Ratcliff and husband Michael, Misti Womack and husband Billy, Jimmy Johns, Randy Johns, Casey Johns, and Steven Durham and wife Tabitha.
She is also survived by her 14 great-grandchildren and one due next month. Memaw also has a large extended family who love and will miss her dearly.
Visitation will be at Southern Funeral Home on Monday, January 14, from 5-8PM and on Tuesday from 9:00AM until time of services.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 in the chapel of Southern Funeral Home in Winnfield, LA.
The family would like to thank the staff of Courtyard for their loving care these last twelve years and Hospice for their compassionate support.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a trust fund in her memory for her great-grandson. Caleb Cline Trust Fund, c/o Lance Cline, 1264 Kensington Blvd., Calera, AL 35040, or to Hospice of Natchitoches, 340 Second St., Natchitoches, LA 71457.
Mrs. Betty Louise Durham born March 12, 1929 in Hutchinson, KS passed away at the age of 83 on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Courtyard of Natchitoches, LA.
She was the daughter of the late Claude Brock of Searcy, AR, and Wilma Emery of Hutchinson, KS. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter G. Durham, grandson David Anderson, granddaughter Dana Marie Taylor, daughter-in-law Susan Durham, and brother Eddie Ray Brock.
After the passing of her husband, she went to trade school and became an account clerk at the Northwestern State University, where she worked until her retirement. She also loved serving as a pink lady at the Natchitoches hospital. She was an active life time member of the Church of Christ, first in Winnfield and later in Natchitoches. Her greatest love was her family. She enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping trips, sports and anything her family was involved in. She also enjoyed crocheting-she made each of her grandchildren their own personal afghan. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her memory will be cherished forever in the hearts of her family and friends.
She is survived by her 6 children: Glynn Durham and wife Debby of Sewell, NJ, Sharon Anderson and husband Mike of San Antonio, TX, James Durham and wife Betty of Natchitoches, LA, Marie Taylor and husband Ronnie of Winnfield, LA, Anna Johns and husband David of Natchitoches, LA and Ray Durham and wife Mary of Saline Lake, LA. She is also survived by one sister Dorothy Thompson and husband Roger of Searcy, AR. "Memaw" as she was called by everyone, is also survived by her 12 grandchildren Brent Durham and wife Martha, Amy Jowers and husband Jeremy, Duane Anderson and wife Tammy, Debra Anderson, Lindsay Durham, John Lance Durham, Kayla Ratcliff and husband Michael, Misti Womack and husband Billy, Jimmy Johns, Randy Johns, Casey Johns, and Steven Durham and wife Tabitha.
She is also survived by her 14 great-grandchildren and one due next month. Memaw also has a large extended family who love and will miss her dearly.
Visitation will be at Southern Funeral Home on Monday, January 14, from 5-8PM and on Tuesday from 9:00AM until time of services.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 in the chapel of Southern Funeral Home in Winnfield, LA.
The family would like to thank the staff of Courtyard for their loving care these last twelve years and Hospice for their compassionate support.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a trust fund in her memory for her great-grandson. Caleb Cline Trust Fund, c/o Lance Cline, 1264 Kensington Blvd., Calera, AL 35040, or to Hospice of Natchitoches, 340 Second St., Natchitoches, LA 71457.
She was the daughter of the late Claude Brock of Searcy, AR, and Wilma Emery of Hutchinson, KS. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter G. Durham, grandson David Anderson, granddaughter Dana Marie Taylor, daughter-in-law Susan Durham, and brother Eddie Ray Brock.
After the passing of her husband, she went to trade school and became an account clerk at the Northwestern State University, where she worked until her retirement. She also loved serving as a pink lady at the Natchitoches hospital. She was an active life time member of the Church of Christ, first in Winnfield and later in Natchitoches. Her greatest love was her family. She enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping trips, sports and anything her family was involved in. She also enjoyed crocheting-she made each of her grandchildren their own personal afghan. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her memory will be cherished forever in the hearts of her family and friends.
She is survived by her 6 children: Glynn Durham and wife Debby of Sewell, NJ, Sharon Anderson and husband Mike of San Antonio, TX, James Durham and wife Betty of Natchitoches, LA, Marie Taylor and husband Ronnie of Winnfield, LA, Anna Johns and husband David of Natchitoches, LA and Ray Durham and wife Mary of Saline Lake, LA. She is also survived by one sister Dorothy Thompson and husband Roger of Searcy, AR. "Memaw" as she was called by everyone, is also survived by her 12 grandchildren Brent Durham and wife Martha, Amy Jowers and husband Jeremy, Duane Anderson and wife Tammy, Debra Anderson, Lindsay Durham, John Lance Durham, Kayla Ratcliff and husband Michael, Misti Womack and husband Billy, Jimmy Johns, Randy Johns, Casey Johns, and Steven Durham and wife Tabitha.
She is also survived by her 14 great-grandchildren and one due next month. Memaw also has a large extended family who love and will miss her dearly.
Visitation will be at Southern Funeral Home on Monday, January 14, from 5-8PM and on Tuesday from 9:00AM until time of services.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 in the chapel of Southern Funeral Home in Winnfield, LA.
The family would like to thank the staff of Courtyard for their loving care these last twelve years and Hospice for their compassionate support.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a trust fund in her memory for her great-grandson. Caleb Cline Trust Fund, c/o Lance Cline, 1264 Kensington Blvd., Calera, AL 35040, or to Hospice of Natchitoches, 340 Second St., Natchitoches, LA 71457.
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