Rhoda Maude Durham

DOVER - Rhoda Maude Durham, of Dover, passed away Monday Nov. 3, 2008, in her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born Nov. 28, 1934, in Bridgeton, N.J., daughter of the late Marvel Durham and Rhoda Seeney, Durham. Ms. Durham was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family. She was a devoted mother to her sons as well as watching and taking care of the rest of the family's children. She was a member of the Forrest Grove Seventh Day Adventist church. Ms. Durham loved spending time at Spence's Bazaar setting up her table, talking with everybody that came by. She loved country music, especially George Jones, and just loved Elvis. Ms. Durham was known for collecting bears, and bells. She loved to shop with her niece and her favorite recipe was takeout, or dine out. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving companion, Wilbur Durham Jr.; two baby boys; four sisters, Francis L. Morgan-Wilson, Lydia Morris, Sally Miller, and Helen Loatman; six brothers, Allen, Raymond, Marvel, Jerry, Ralph and Clarence "Joe" Durham. Also preceding her in death are a loving granddaughter, Christy Lynn Durham; grandson baby boy Christopher Durham; and a great-grandson James Hendrix Durham. Ms. Durham is survived by her children, William K. Durham and his wife Roberta of Marydel, Walter Allen Durham of Camden, Robert AKA Jerry Durham and his wife Tracy of Dover, Arnold Wilbur and his wife Shuana of Dover; her brother, Edward Durham and his wife Darlene of Washington; 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two special friends, Josephine Corona of New Castle and Annette Schandling of Camden, and a host of nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the Bayada Nurses for all the excellent care and support you gave our family. A special thank you and blessing to Life Alert Dispatch Center. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday at the Forrest Grove Seventh Day Adventist Church, 4950 Pearson's Corner Road, Dover, DE 19904. Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. Thursday evening at the Torbert Funeral Chapel South, 1145 E. Lebanon Road (Route 10), Dover. Burial will be in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to Bayada Nurses, 1400 Peoples Plaza Suite 111, Newark, DE 19702. Letters of condolence may be sent, and guestbook may be signed at www.torbertfuneral.com.