Nancy Ellen Durlin
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Nancy Ellen Durlin (Ervin) of Auxvasse, Missouri gained her wings on Wednesday, August 28th, 2024. She passed away at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia after a long battle with cancer surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born on September 4, 1946 to Bertram Lee Ervin and Emma Joanne Ervin (Mueller). Nancy was born in Decatur, IL and lived there for most of her childhood. In her late teenage years, she moved to California, where she met her husband, Larry Durlin. Larry and Nancy were wed November 25th, 1964. They had three children Todd, Joyce, and Scott. They moved from California to Auxvasse, Missouri in 1982.
Nancy was very involved in the community. She served on the City Council in Auxvasse and ran the Callaway County Ambulance District for a time. During her life, she worked as a secretary, numerous clerical positions for several counties, and insurance sales. One of her greatest achievements in life came at the age of 48 when she enrolled in college at MACC, where she attended for 2 years earning her Associate’s Degree. Then, she transferred to University of Missouri in Columbia, where she graduated with honors with her Master’s in Social Work. After graduation, she worked at Fulton State Hospital for over 10 years. She retired from FSH in 2014.
She was an avid reader and learner. She enjoyed researching her and Larry’s ancestry. She also loved to sew, spend time with her family, and travel. Nancy was very faith driven and passionate about learning more about her religion.
She will be welcomed into Heaven by both of her parents, her son, Todd Durlin, great grandson, Malachi Tyler, and granddaughter, Casey Gathright Lucas.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Larry Durlin, two sisters Linda Lyons (husband David Lyons) of Springfield, IL and Marcia White of Decatuer, IL, her daughter Joyce Gathright (husband Rich Gathright and their children Jessica and Joshua) of Fulton, her son Scott Durlin (wife Angie Durlin and his son Lawrence) of Auxvasse, and Todd’s children Candice, Bobby, Brian, David, and Jennifer along with numerous nieces, nephews, great grandchildren, and a great great grandchild.
A Celebration of Life for Nancy will be held on Saturday, September 7th, 2024 at 1PM at Grand Prairie Baptist Church in Auxvasse, Missouri.
Memorial contributions can be made to United Security Bank of Auxvasse in Larry Durlin’s name.
My thoughts and prayers for the family. Very sorry for your loss. Her shirt is going God