Joe Ann Durham Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Joe Ann Durham of Portland, Tennessee, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on August 12, 2025 at the age of 89. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Vernon Graves and Maggie Lois Wix; her husband Elmer D. Durham; her daughter Twila Wall; her great grandchild Lucas Blankenship; her stepparents, Willie Phelps and Beatrice Graves; her siblings, Clyde Graves and Bonnie Henderson; her siblings-in-law, Gene Heath, Elwood E. Durham, Cooper Henderson and Ella Graves; and her stepbrother Randall Perry (Jane).
She is survived by: her children, Tonopah Smith, Tammy Loveall (Barry), Thomas Durham and Tracy Durham; her grandchildren, Suzie Troutt (Kelley), Bryan Loveall (Ellie) and Samantha Nixon; her great grandchildren, Alexander Loveall and Evey Loveall; her sister Betty Heath; her half-sisters, Shirley Clark, Carol Bentle (Tony) and Shelby Hall; and her close friend Jana Brown (Aaron). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
