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Selina David Durham

Sep 10, 1933 — Nov 13, 2026

Baldwin

Selina David Durham, age 93, of Baldwin, Georgia passed away on Friday, November 13, 2026.

Mrs. Durham was born on September 10, 1933 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Walton and Christine Motes Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred D. Durham; brother, John Davis.

Selina Durham retired from the State of Georgia Department of Corrections, where she served as an Administrative Assistant. She was of the Christian faith and enjoyed spending her time working on jigsaw puzzles and crossword puzzles.

Above all, Selina cherished her family and the special moments they shared together. She will be remembered most fondly as a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, affectionately known as “Anma,” sister, and aunt. Her love for her family and the precious memories they created together will forever be treasured by those who knew and loved her.

Survivors include her son, Kent Durham, of Baldwin; daughter and son-in-law, Sonia and Will Newman, of Lilburn; grandchildren, Carrie Newman and her husband, Whitney Green, Bill Newman; daughter-in-law, Brenda; step-grandchildren, Tonya Allen, Bobbie Pruitt, and Misty Green; sister, Polly Anderson, of Norcross; sister-in-law, Margaret Davis; well as a host of nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Mrs. Durham wishes were to be cremated and to be buried beside her beloved husband at the Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 306 E. Franklin Street, Toccoa, Georgia 30577.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700.

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