Lora Kelly Durham

By | May 14, 2019

Lora Kelly Durham, age 56, of Wellston, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019 at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, Ohio. She was born Jan. 2, 1963 in Wellston, Ohio, daughter of the late Larry M. Kelly and Frances M. Trosper Kelly.

Lora was a 1981 graduate of Wellston High School. She was a former employee of General Mills, where she was employed for 36 years.  Lora enjoyed taking care of and playing with her dogs, and going out to eat and to the movies with her family and friends. Most of all, her greatest enjoyment and passion was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

Lora is survived by her husband of 35 years, Keith A. Durham, Sr.; children, Teena M. Kelly Lahrmer of Oak Hill, Stephen Daniel Ross of Wellston, and Mandy N. Ross of Wellston; step-children, Keith D. Durham, Jr. of South Webster, Jason Durham of Minford, and Jennifer Ruggles of Lucasville; sister, Louetta Patrick of Virginia; along with several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

Besides her parents, Lora was preceded in death by her infant sister, Tina Kelly.

Calling hours will be Saturday from 12 to 4 p.m. at the McWilliams Funeral Home in Wellston. Funeral service will follow the calling hours at 4 p.m.

In keeping with Lora’s wishes, cremation will take place after the service. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.mcwilliams-funeralhome.com