Mary Ann Durham

1942 - 2017

Mary Ann Durham obituary, 1942-2017, Holts Summit , MO

BORN

1942

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Houser-Millard Funeral Directors - Jefferson City

2613 West Main Street

Jefferson City, Missouri

Mary Durham Obituary

Mary Ann Durham, 75, of Holts Summit, passed away Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital.
She was born Jan. 18, 1942, in St. Louis, a daughter of the late John S. and Mary Lilllian (Roark) Jackson. On May 20, 1972, she was united in marriage to Thomas Durham, who survives at the home.
Mary Ann worked for the State of Missouri in the Department of Education and Vocation Rehabilitation until her retirement. She served the city of Holts Summit in several capacities as well as alderman for seven years. Mary Ann enjoyed reading, their dogs, Brownie and Rusty, cat, Patches, and traveling with her husband.
Along with her husband, Mary Ann is survived by her two sons John Allen Durham of Holts Summit, James L. Durham of Columbia; brothers John Jackson (Fran) of Lee Summit, David Jackson (Carol) of Houston, Texas; grandchildren Caitlin Akin (Scott) of Jefferson City, Paul Durham, and great-grandchildren Riley and Emma Akin.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers James Edward Jackson and Robert Jackson.
Family will hold a memorial service at a later date.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to The American Liver Foundation, the Jefferson City Animal Shelter or the charity of the donor's choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of the HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street; Jefferson City, MO 65109. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.millardfamilychapels.com

Published by Lincoln County Newspaper Group from Oct. 5 to Oct. 15, 2017.
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