Jessica Marlene Durham was born on December 20, 1937, in Decatur, Texas, to Marvin Hollis Wilson and Jessie Earlene Flowers Wilson. She attended local schools and graduated from Fresno High School in 1956.
In March 1958, Jessica married Jay Edwin Ingle in Rapid City, South Dakota. Together, they were blessed with two daughters, Vicki Lynn and Jill Renee. In 1975, Jessica married Omer Durham, and their family grew to include his two children, Marian Diane and Patrick Scott.
Throughout her career, Jessica was known for her dedication and strong work ethic. She spent 17 years as the office manager for Technicolor Photo Finishing before continuing her career as a credit supervisor at the Gottschalks corporate offices.
Jessica was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Marian Diane Bouse; her sister, Jodie Webb; and her grandson, Jarret Nelson Hunt.
She is lovingly remembered by her husband, Omer Durham; her daughters, Vicki Clarkson and her husband, Jeff, and Jill Hunt and her husband, John; her son-in-law, Dan Bouse; and her son, Scott Durham and his wife, Kim. She also leaves behind her cherished grandchildren, Heather Freeman and her wife Jenn Freeman, Jennifer Vogt, Jeremy Hunt and his wife, Paige, Lindsey Clarkson, and Sierra Durham; her great-grandchildren, Dean Hunt and Kate Hunt; as well as her nieces Tracy, Holly and Toni.
Jessica was a member of Legacy Chapter No. 555, Order of the Eastern Star.
A viewing and graveside service will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The viewing will take place at Stephens & Bean Funeral Chapel at 9:00 a.m., followed by a graveside service at Belmont Memorial Park at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Nancy Hinds Hospice or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Jessica’s memory.
