Nancy R. Durham

Nancy R. Durham, age 92 of Troy Township, passed away June 7, 2024 in hospice care. 

 She was the daughter of Elizabeth (Mills) and H. Gould Stewart.  Her mother died when she was very young. Her father later married Alice G. Secrest. Nancy graduated from Warren G. Harding High School, Warren OH where she lived as a child, splitting her time between there and the family farm in West Farmington OH, where she enjoyed riding her horse with friends. She married Ralph G. Durham, moving to Troy Township in 1950. 

Nancy had several jobs over the years but enjoyed being home sewing, quilting and gardening the most. She had strong political views and was a staunch supporter of women’s rights. She was an avid reader and participated in the Burton Library book club for many years. Most of all, Nancy loved seeing  and playing with her great grandchildren.

She is survived by daughter, Donna E. Brown, grandsons Joshua L. Brown (Anne Marie) and Thomas R. Durham, granddaughter Brittany Nasca (Nathan) and many nieces, nephews, and great grandchildren.

Preceding her in death, husband Ralph G. Durham, brother Thomas G. Stewart, sister Gwendolyn Dahringer and son Thomas R. Durham.

A private service will be held at a date to be determined.

Remembrances can be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve or the American Cancer Society.

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