Margaret Kelly Durham

Mrs. Margaret Kelly Durham, age 90, a recent resident of Knoxville, Tennessee, but former longtime resident of Tupelo, Mississippi passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025, at the Northshore Heights Senior Living in Knoxville, Tennessee after a brief illness. She was born October 24, 1934. Margaret previously resided in Tupelo for over forty years with her husband Richard. While in Tupelo, she was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and volunteered at the Sanctuary Village Shoppe. Margaret met Richard while attending North Georgia College in Dahlonega, Georgia and they were married for 45 years, until his death in 1999. They enjoyed traveling and being with family and friends. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Durham, Sr.; mother, Mary Kelly; and father, William Kelly, Sr.

Survivors include:

Son & Daughter-in-law: Rick Durham, Jr. (Regina) of Rockwood, TN

Sister-in-law: Patricia Baldwin of Marietta, GA

Niece: Beverly Johnson (Phillip)

Nephew: John Waldron (Darlene)

Extended Family: Debbie & Boyd Rogers; and Ashley Callahan

Family and friends will meet on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in the Cheatham Hill Memorial Park; 1861 Dallas Highway; Marietta, Georgia 30064 for Graveside services and interment. Evans Mortuary of Rockwood, Tennessee is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Margaret Kelly Durham.