Gloria Nell Durham

Gloria Nell Durham obituary, Knox City, TX

Gloria Nell Durham

Gloria Durham Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 8, 2025.
Gloria Nell Durham, 85, a longtime resident of Knox City, Texas, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm, Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the Littlefield Memorial Park in Littlefield, Texas under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Knox City, Texas. A visitation is planned from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the funeral home, 210 Ave. A., Knox City, Texas.

Gloria was born January 25, 1940 in Lubbock, Texas to Elzie (Styles) and Homer Seally. She married Charles Durham on September 1, 1956 in Littlefield, Texas. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Knox City, Texas. Gloria loved spending time with her grandkids.

She is survived by her husband, Charles Durham, Sr. of Munday, Texas; son, Chuck Durham and wife Wilna of Springdale, Arkansas; two daughters, Patty Durham of Knox City, Texas and Tammie Dillon of Lubbock, Texas; 4 grandchildren, Tiffany, Ashley, Jonathan, and Bradyn; numerous great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins; 2 sisters, Jean Gardner of Houston, Texas, Dell Renfro of Clovis, New Mexico; brother, Kim Seally of Benjamin, Texas; and special friend, Toni Rios.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Elzie Seally.

Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.smithfamilyfh.com.

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April 14, 2025

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Jami Vigil

April 14, 2025

Gloria Nell was my Aunt. I loved spending time with her and eating homemade vanilla ice cream with fresh peaches. She was also my roommate for awhile over 30 years ago and we had so much fun together. We laughed a lot and she always made me smile. Aunt Nell, I love you and I miss you.

Randal & Jodie Kimmell

April 9, 2025

We are sorry for your loss, we remember her with fond memories. She was a very sweet lady. Sending many prayers

Rachel Gray

April 8, 2025

My deepest condolences to the family. Prayers for everyone, may you all be surrounded by God's grace, blessings and peace.

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