E. June Durham

Edith June Durham, 71, a longtime resident of Fredonia, Kansas, died Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at Fredonia Regional Hospital. She was born June 1, 1935 in Stockton, Kansas, the daughter of Samuel S. and Edith (Pearson) Wood. She was a graduate of Fredonia High School. She recently retired from the Fredonia Regional Hospital Food Service Department. Prior to her employment at the hospital, she worked for the USD 484 Food Service Department. On February 1, 1953 in Parsons, Kansas, she married Edward L. Durham. He survives at their home. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Fredonia and the Women"s Ministries group. She was also a talented seamstress. Survivors, in addition to her husband, Edward, include: Three Sons: Robert L. Durham of Emporia, Kansas Thomas L. Durham of Dakota Dunes, South Dakota Danny L. Durham of Bellevue, Nebraska One Brother: Richard Wood of Pittsburg, Kansas One Sister: Lida Overton of Hesston, Kansas Six Grandchildren and One Great Grandchild She was preceded in death by her parents and two sons, Mark E. Durham and Brian S. Durham. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at 11:00A.M. on Saturday, February 3, 2007 at the First Assembly of God Church in Fredonia with Pastor Gary Sherman officiating. Inurnment will be in the Fredonia City Cemetery. A memorial has been established in her name with the First Assembly of God Missions Fund and may be sent to the funeral home.