Linda Durham

Linda Durham obituary, Stanford, KY

Linda Durham

Linda Durham Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Spurlin Funeral Home - Stanford on Dec. 8, 2025.
Linda Carol Durham, 61, of Stanford, KY passed away at home on Friday, December 5, 2025. Born on April 17, 1964 in Danville, KY to the late James Scharbrough and the late Nancy Reed Scharbrough. She is the widow to the late Ronald Durham, Sr.

Linda enjoyed making crafts and being with her family. The time she spent with her loved ones was priceless, and she embraced every moment with joy and gratitude, creating cherished memories that will live on forever.

Survivors include two sons, Timothy Durham of Stanford and Ronald "Ron" Durham, Jr. of Lexington, KY; four siblings, Brenda Goldsborough, Troy Scharbrough, Philip Scharbrough and Johnnie Mason; one half-brother, Eddie Scharbrough; one granddaughter, Lillian Durham; two step-grandchildren, Kristian Martiniez and Gabriella Plantz; and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Durham, Sr.; parents, James and Nancy Scharbrough; one daughter, Teresa Martinez; two half-brothers, Joseph "Joe" Scharbrough and Robert Scharbrough; and one half-sister, Mary Turner.

A one-day service will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025 at Spurlin Funeral Home in Stanford, KY. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Buffalo Springs Cemetery in Stanford.

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