Grace L. Durham
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Grace LaRue Durham, 89, of Frederick and formerly of Westminster, passed away at her daughter's home early Saturday morning, May 28, 2022.
Born April 25, 1933, in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Oscar G. and Aletha (Walker) Ledford. She was the loving wife of the late Robert Earl Durham, who died in 2009.
Grace was a seamstress for English American Tailors, and she retired in 1995. She was a member of Bark Hill Bible Church and she enjoyed beading, the ocean, tent camping and going to church. She was an avid Baltimore Ravens fan.
Surviving are her daughter, Peggy Sue (Kenneth L.) Garst of Frederick; grandson Shawn Michael Garst of Frederick; brother Mark Ledford of Libertytown; sister Margaret Shepley of West Virginia. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by 14 siblings.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 31st from 6 - 8 pm at Pritts Funeral Home & Chapel, 412 Washington Rd., Westminster. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, June 1st at 11:00 am, where the family will receive guest from 10am until the start of the service. Rev. Milton Lambertson officiating. For those unable to attend the service, it will be livestreamed. Please visit www.prittsfuneralhome.com and choose the livestream link on the homepage. The livestream will begin just prior to the start of the service. Interment will follow at Emory Church Cemetery, Upperco.
Memorial contributions, in Grace's name, may be made to Hospice of Frederick County, 516 Trail Ave., Frederick, MD 21701.
Online condolences may be offered at www.prittsfuneralhome.com.