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Elaine enjoyed spending lots of time with both of her grandchildren and her many sisters. She also enjoyed gardening and taking care of all the flowers and plants that surrounded her home
Mrs. Durham is survived by her daughter, Ashley Durham (Jason Harris); grandchildren, Palmer Harris and Peyton Harris; sisters, Billie Horne, Shirley Hodges, Rachel Clements, Louise Griffin, and Mickie Hill. She is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held 11 am on Friday, August 29, 2025 at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 2107 Liberty St, Durham, NC 27703. Pastor Charlie McNeill will be officiating.
The family is being assisted by Clements Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. in Durham. Online condolences may be sent to www.clementsfuneralservice.com.
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Bay Scott
August 27, 2025
Elaine was a beautiful teenager and so sweet. My cousin lived next door to Elaine´s family and we thought she and her boyfriend were a beautiful couple. I lived on Dubarry for a while and Elaine was still just as beautiful and sweet as she was as a teenager.
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