Mary E. Durham's Obituary
Maryellen Durham, 83, of Decatur, passed away Monday, June 22, 2009 at McKinley Court Care Centre.
Maryellen was born on April 15, 1926 in Bloomington, Illinois the only child of Walter and Mabel (Kearney) Vose. Maryellen married her one true love, James W. Durham, on November 21, 1945. Jim preceded her in death on January 31, 1995 prior to their 50th wedding anniversary. To this union one child was born James.
Maryellen was a faithful friend to many and an excellent grandmother to
her only grandchild, Jennifer Lynn Durham.
Per Maryellen’s request she will be laid to rest next to her husband at a private burial in Park Hill Cemetery in Bloomington, Illinois. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting Maryellen’s family with these arrangements.
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