Paula Durham Obituary
The world bids farewell to Paula Durham of Hanahan, South Carolina, born in Port Huron, Michigan, departing on August 10, 2025 at the age of 54. Paula leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Paula had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Paula may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She is survived by: her parents, Marilyn Dunn Vander Esch and Lee Vander Esch; her husband James Durham; her daughter Shelby Tumbleston; and her siblings, Sharon DeFrain and Loren Vander Esch. She is also survived by 4 granddaughters and 2 grandsons.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or Charleston Area Animal Rescue. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at mcalister-smith.com/.
