Lillian Durham

Lillian Sue Durham, 83, of Pocahontas passed away Friday, August 18, 2023 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro.

She was born November 12, 1939 in Saffell to the late Arthur and Florene Cason Harris. On May 18, 1957, Lillian was married to George Terry Durham with whom she enjoyed 51 years of marriage. She was a longtime teacher at Pocahontas High School and a member of WestRidge Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Florene Harris; her husband, George Terry Durham; and her brother, Tom Harris.

Lillian is survived by two daughters, Teresa Durham of Pocahontas and Karen (Chuck) Hogland of Pocahontas; three sons, Mitch Durham of Little Rock, Mark (Jeanette) Durham of Pocahontas, and Kevin (Jenn) Durham of Mount Vernon; eleven grandchildren, Justin (Kayla) Broadway, Ashley (Ariel) Malone-Durham, Caleb Hinsley, Curtis Durham, Alex (Cody) Bradley, Zach Durham, Brady Durham, Reagan (Ashton Neece) Hinsley, Ryker Hogland, Braxton Hogland, and Abigail Benton; nine great-grandchildren, Eleanor, Charlotte, Kiki, Jax, Blakelee, Everleigh, Wyatt, Ryker, and Liam; and many other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be Tuesday, August 22, 2023 from 11 AM – 1 PM in the chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with a funeral service beginning at 1 PM with Jim Grissom officiating. Burial will follow in the Fortenberry- Durham Cemetery near Smithville.

Lillian’s grandchildren will serve as Pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers include: Denny Durham, Mike Durham, Sloan Durham, and Fred and Debbie Gramlich.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Childrens Homes Inc. 5515 Walcott Road, Paragould, AR 72450 or to the WestRidge Church of Christ Food Bank, PO Box 71, Pocahontas, AR 72455.

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