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Mary Durham Obituary
Greenville
Mary Ruth Beckom Durham, 88, of Greenville, SC passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016.
She was born in Alamance County, NC on July 14, 1927 to the late Ernest Tingen and Betha Naomi Ross Beckom. She graduated from Altamahaw-Ossippee High School in May of 1945 as May Queen. Mary Ruth was the first and only of her siblings to attend college and enroll in a business course at Elon College and received her Associates Degree in June of 1946. After graduation, she became office manager at Duke Power Company in Graham, NC. After moving to Greenville, SC in 1962 she began a 30 year career in sales at Ivey's and Dillards. She loved her job, won many sales awards and had a special knack for finding just the right dress for her customers' tastes. Upon retirement, she enjoyed gardening, travelling, playing bridge and church activities at Aldergate United Methodist Church. Her whole life was centered around her devotion to her two sons and husband. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Ross and Curtis Beckom; and 1 sister, Irene Beckom Andrews.
Mary Ruth is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Alton Thomas Durham; 2 sons, Larry Neil Durham (Judy) and Daniel Charles Durham (Pamela) all of Greenville, SC; 2 siblings, Frances Kellam and Ben Beckom, both of Burlington, NC; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service at Aldersgate United Methodist Church will be announced at a later date.
A private burial will take place at Woodlawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Mary Ruth's memory.
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Carol Andrews
May 11, 2016
Dear Larry and Judy,
We know that this is a difficult time for you and your family and if you need anything please do not hesitate to call. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
With love and sympathy, David and Carol Andrews
Boyce Cockman
May 5, 2016
Danny I am so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. You will remain in my prayers, If I may be of help to you or your Dad , please call on me.
Jerry and Brenda
May 5, 2016
May God bless you and your family. Prayers
Ray and Barbara Mortimeyer
May 4, 2016
Alton, Danny, Pam, Larry & Judy: Our hearts are saddened with your loss. Mary Ruth was a wonderful and gracious lady. We loved being a part of family and the times we've shared.
Thoughts and prayers.. Ray and Barbara Mortimeyer
May 3, 2016
Larry and family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I have many fond memories of the time we spent together growing up. Mrs Durham was such a fine loving person. My mother really liked her too. Mother just passed away in February and she was 98. Sorry for your loss. Charles and Tommye Hendricks-Pickens SC
Joan Zepf
May 3, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you!
I am so proud of my Red Coat and will celebrate a wonderful lady and her wonderful life!
Lots of love.......Joan
Richard&Marianne Stoddard
May 3, 2016
Larry, Judy and family,
We are so sorry. Richard and I are keeping all of you close in our daily prayer and thoughts for the comforting peace from our Lord and the eternal rest for Mary Ruth's soul.
Mike Barnes
May 3, 2016
You are in our prayers.... Mike & Julial
Tracy Riddle
May 2, 2016
I worked with Mary at Ivey's. She was a very special lady. I am sorry for your loss.
Carol Anderson
May 2, 2016
Alton, Larry, Danny, Judy and Pam I'm so sorry for your loss and may the Lord be with y'all during this sad time. My prayers and love to you all.
Stella Schaefer
May 2, 2016
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Stella Schaefer and Tony Grimes
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