Betty L. Durham's Obituary
Betty Durham, 63, a resident of Fredonia, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2008, in Wichita, KS. Betty was born on February 7, 1945 in Neodesha, Kansas the daughter of Joseph and Dorothy (Strange) Goff.
Betty Goff and Thomas William Durham were united in marriage on June 3, 1963.
Betty was raised by her grandparents, Elda and Ralph Strange in Rural Benedict. She was a loving mother and homemaker for 45 years. Betty loved to read. She also loved to watch her grandkids Wrestle and play football in Fredonia, and was a big Yellowjacket fan. She also liked movies, going camping, and fishing. Betty was an avid cat lover. She was very family oriented, loved playing family games, and loved winning at them, and overall just loved having fun.
In addition to her husband Thomas, Betty is survived by:
One Son:
Todd and Cindy Durham, Fredonia, KS
One Daughter:
Ann Durham-Jacobs, Overland Park, KS
Two Brothers:
Mike Sexton, Benedict, KS
Rob Goff, Fredonia, KS
One Sister:
Karla Lewis, Fredonia, KS
Four Grandchildren:
Rachel N. Durham
Thomas K. Durham
Samuel T. Jacobs
Lydia J. Jacobs
She was preceded in death by: Brother, Wayne Sexton.
Cremation has taken place, a Memorial Services will be held Saturday November 1, 2008 at 10:30 am at Countryside Funeral Home, with Chaplain Jim Bell officiating. The Family suggests memorial contributions to: the Fredonia Wrestling Club, or the American Cancer Society and may be left with the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home, 420 S. 20th St., P.O. Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736.
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