Helen Eloise Durham, 79, of Ooltewah, TN, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2011 in Knoxville. A lifelong resident of Ooltewah, TN, she was preceded in death by her mother, Carrie Sims and her husband Jack Durham. She is survived by two sons, Sammy Durham, Birchwood, TN and Randy (Cathie) Durham, Ooltewah; daughter, Jackie (David) Keck, Knoxville, TN; six grandchildren, Tracie Calfee-Dalton, Julie Elliott, Stacie Allison, Charlie Durham, Colton Durham and Chelsie Durham; several great-grandchilden; nieces and nephews. The family would like to give a special thanks to Glenda Green for your love and compassion. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Ooltewah cemetery with the Rev. Bob Dasal officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral home, Crematory & Florist, 7414 Old Lee Highway.
