Linda Kay Durham

Linda Kay Durham, daughter of the late Charles F. Hill and Lowie Maude (Leonard) Hill, was born July 19, 1943 in Black Fork, Ohio. As a young girl, Linda grew up in Ohio and spent time in Black Fork, Oak Hill and Dayton. On September 5, 1959, Linda was united in marriage to Roy Marshal Durham in Dayton, Ohio. They shared over 55 years of marriage together before Roy preceded Linda in death on September 3, 2015, two days before their 56th wedding anniversary. Linda and Roy lived in Ohio for a period of time after they married before they moved to Florida, and then to California before settling in Pulaski County, Missouri in 1995. After moving to Missouri, Linda owned & operated a laundry mat where folks enjoyed coming to take care of their laundry, especially the enlisted military personnel that would come in. Linda enjoyed visiting with the patrons. For the majority of her working years, Linda was a director of food service for the Sylvan Union School District in Modesto, California and a homemaker. Due to her love of horses, she ran a horse farm. She enjoyed taking care of the horses, making sure that they had the best home possible and felt they made a person feel good about themselves. Linda also enjoyed being outdoors while tending to her flower and vegetable gardens. She liked to sew, go shopping, and had a love for books. Most importantly, Linda loved her family dearly. She treasured the times that she could spend with them, especially with the grandchildren. Linda passed away Monday, July 14, 2025, at the place she loved…her horse farm, having attained the age of 81 years. She will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all those that knew and loved her. Linda leaves to cherish her memory, her four children: Brigitte Carpenter (Jim) of Jackson, OH, Dan Durham (Penny) of Lake Ozark, MO, Patti Fuentes of Modesto, CA, and April Ambrosia (Guy) of Dixon, MO; seven grandchildren: Jessica, Jennifer, Danielle, Lance, Kendall, Robert, and Austin; several great and great-great grandchildren; two sisters: Tanya Atkins (John) of Jackson, OH and Cathy Jackson of Springfield, OH; one brother: John Hill of St. Petersburg, FL; several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Even though she is gone from our sight, Linda’s spirit, love for her family, and smile will live on in our hearts forever. Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 18, 2025 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert with Pastor Richard Breeden officiating. The songs "Look At Us" by Vince Gill, "Wake Up Loving You" by Craig Morgan and "I Will Always Love You" by Dolly Parton were played. Serving as escorts were Dan Durham, Robert Ambrosia, Mike Wagner, Guy Ambrosia, Kevin Malone and Corey Ramsey. Burial followed in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery of Waynesville, Missouri. Service were under the care and direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Linda Durham and maybe left at Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert.

Linda Kay Durham

July 19, 1943 - July 14, 2025