Mary Francis Durden's obituary , Passed away on August 16, 2026 in Helena, Arkansas

Mary Francis Durden

July 31, 1946 - August 16, 2026 (80 years old)

Helena, Arkansas

Mary Francis Durden's obituary , Passed away on August 16, 2026 in Helena, Arkansas

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Mary Francis Durden

July 31, 1946 - August 16, 2026 (80 years old)

Helena, Arkansas

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Mary Francis Durden Obituary

It is with sadness that the passing of Mary Francis Durden of Helena, Arkansas is shared. Mary Francis, born on July 31, 1946, passed away on August 16, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Spurgeon Taylor Sr. and Allie Julia Taylor; her siblings, Henry, Sylvester, Enes, Aldridge Taylor and Jean Thomas; and her grandson Shortavious Williams.

She is survived by: her children, Ronald Taylor, Joe Willie Hughes Jr. (Varonica), Rev. Derrick Hughes (Leslie), Terrica Arnold and Timothy (Karatha); and her siblings, Carolyn Spann (Freddie), Joan Simes, Spurgeon and Hasan.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
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500 CHARACTERS

Fri

Aug 28

Visitation

First Baptist Church
905 Walnut St, Helena, AR 72342

Sat

Aug 29

Funeral service

D. District Center
154 AR-20, Helena, AR 72342

Sat

Aug 29

Burial

Jackson Memorial Gardens
1562 Phillips Rd 241 #1218, Lexa, AR 72355

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