Norma "Nana" Durham

Norma “Nana” Durham, age 74, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019. Nana leaves this world behind to be reunited with her husband of 35 years, William “Bull” Durham and now rests in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation in Chapel Dauphin at Chauvin Funeral Home on Thursday, February 7, 2019 beginning at 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Visitation will resume at Our Lady of the most Holy Rosary on Friday beginning at 9:00 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Nana is survived by her children, Diana King and husband Michael, Tiffany Bonvillain and husband Gary, Todd Durham and wife Robbin; grandchildren, Phillip Lirette and wife Brooke, Kyla and Alaina Bonvillain, Emmitt and Ruby Durham; brothers, Floyd Eschete, Jr. and wife Elaine, Ernest Eschete and wife Sandra, Daniel Eschete and wife Theresa, and Mark Eschete and wife Roma; sister-in-law, Cindy Eschete.

Nana is preceded in death by her husband, William “Bull” Durham, parents, Floyd Eschete, Sr. and Hilda “Granny” Eschete; sister, Susan Voisin; brother, Timothy Eschete; granddaughter, Kristi Lirette.

Beautiful, compassionate, loving, kind, generous, and radiated a beautiful personality. She loved to cook, read, puzzles, and arts and crafts. She loved Christmas and Mardi Gras and enjoyed spending the holiday with her family. Nana was a very proud grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her “grandblessings” and going to their extracurricular activities. Nana leaves behind many fond memories with family and friends and will always be remembered in the hearts of those who loved her.

Chauvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Durham family.