Hartford City, IN
Leslie Ann Durham, 61, passed away unexpectedly
Thursday, October 1, 2015 at her home.
She was born August 13 , 1954 to Clyde A. Durham and Anna Jean Moore
Durham. She was a 1972 graduate of Blackford County High School and graduated
from Indiana State University in 1976 where she majored in English.
After living several years in Chicago working in
hospital administration, she returned to Hartford City to care for her mother. She was an active member of St. John’s Church
where she taught Sunday school and was a member of the Altar and Rosary
Society. She became an active member of
the community, working in support of local political campaigns. She also served on the Greenway Board and
mentored elementary school children in her free time.
After caring for her mother she devoted her time to
the care for others in the community.
She was like a family member for those she cared for, especially for
Clara Willmann. In her personal time she
was an avid reader and advocated for the public library.
Leslie is survived by siblings David C Durham
(Linda) of Tampa, FL; Dennis C Durham (Holly) of Ft. Wayne, IN; Brian D Durham
of Hartford City, IN; Susan L Skrlin (Boz) of Bolingbrook, IL; and Mary Jo
Meyers (Jeffrey) of Wheeling, IL.
Beloved Aunt to Jeremy Meyers (Jeni), Danielle Anderson (Tom), Autumn
Gee, Drew Durham, Matt Durham, Michael Rymarz, Daniel Skrlin (Kim), Treyton
Gee, Ethan Gee, and Steve Platt (Elaine).
Beloved Mother to pet, Borri.
Preceding her in death are her parents, Clyde A. Durham
and Anna Jean Moore Durham and her special friends, Randall Glancy and John
Suite.
Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. Sunday, October 4 in
Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City.
The Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday, October
5 in St. John’s Catholic Church, 209 S. Spring St., Hartford City with Father
Sean Pogue as Celebrant.
Memorials may be made to the church in the form of
Masses.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at:
www.watersfuneralhomes.com.