Ethel Mae Durham

Ethel Mae Durham July 25, 1922- January 20, 2006 COLUMBUS, GA— Mrs. Ethel Mae Durham, formerly of 2911 Rice Street, Columbus, answered the Master's call on Friday at Hamilton House Nursing Facility. She was 83 years old. Born in Dadeville, AL., on July 25, 1922, Mrs. Durham was the daughter of the late Jim H. and Willie Mae Harris Bentley. She was employed with the Muscogee County School District, retiring after 20 years at J.D. Davis Elementary School. She was member of Antioch Baptist Church where she served as an usher and was an Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Durham, Sr., and five siblings, Early, Floyd, Fletcher, George and John Bentley. Survivors include one son, Albert Durham, Jr. of Columbus; two daughters, Rosa Jones (Alfonza, Sr.) of Baltimore, MD., and Major Linda Turk, U.S. Army, Fort Eustis, VA., seven grandchildren, Rosita, Ashley, Crystal and Jermaine Durham of Columbus and Tonya, Alfonza, Jr. and Ricky of Baltimore; twelve great grandchildren; one brother, Raymond Bentley (Florence) of Detroit, MI.; two sisters, Fannie M. Jackson and Mary L. Harper, both of Dadeville; a special nephew and caretaker, Douglas Passmore; a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Durham will be Thursday, 11 a.m. at the Chapel of Progressive Funeral Home, Inc. Rev. Homer Mitchell will officiate. Interment will follow in Green Acres Cemetery. Visitation begins Wednesday at 1 p.m. with a family hour from 6 until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. The cortege will depart from 4202 Swann Street at 10:30 a.m. the day of the service. Arrangement entrusted to the staff of Progressive Funeral Home.