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SHARON DURHAM Obituary
Sharon "Gaynell" Durham was born on October 9, 1952, in McAlpin, West Virginia. She was the second born of seven siblings to the late John Carlen Lewis and Emily Geraldine Lewis. She peacefully departed this life on Sunday, January 17, 2021, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loved ones. Gaynell was preceded in death by her parents, John and Emily "Geraldine" Lewis and sister, Linda Houston. She leaves to cherish her memory, loving and devoted children, Jerica (Wayne) Vann of Monroe, North Carolina, and Johnathan Durham of Dayton, Ohio, two sisters, Elva (Nigel) Lewis-Simpson of Plain City, Ohio, and Lisa Lewis of Lorton, Virginia, three brothers: Ralph (Brenda) Lewis of Upland, California, Rodney (Cheryl) Lewis of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and Larry (Sandra) Lewis of Dayton, Ohio, nieces: Capree Houston, Tracee Houston, Ariel Lewis, Ciondra Brown, Shayna Brown, and Lauren Walton, nephews, Jeff Lewis and John C. Lewis; and a host of loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and special friends. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the family will receive friends and guests from 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm, followed by a private funeral and burial service. Services will be Saturday, January 23, 2021, at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 3426 W. Second St. Dayton, Ohio, Pastor Therman C. Sampson II officiating. Interment Woodland Cemetery.
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Barbara Cuthbertsom
January 21, 2021
Such a sweet. And GENTLE spirit. It was an honor and a privilege to have met you. Sleep in Peace. My heartfelt condolences are with this Beautiful Family. Praying for your Strength. JOY WILL COME IN THE MORNING
Phyllis Mallory Rose
January 21, 2021
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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