Mary J. Durbin, 81, of Taylorville, passed away peacefully at Meadow Manor Nursing Home in Taylorville Tuesday, January 8, 2013, at 10:00am surrounded by her children.  She was born January 24, 1931 in Taylorville, the daughter of Harry and Myrtle Mills Orr.  On February 28, 1949, she married Paul L. Durbin in Taylorville, and he preceded her in death on February 8, 1999.  Mrs. Durbin was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Taylorville.  She loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, and enjoyed line dancing and activities at her church.

She is survived by her three children:  Mike Durbin , and Paula Gipson of Taylorville and Donna Kelmel and husband Dave of Morrisonville, 8 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren; 5 brothers; 4 sisters; 3 sisters-in-law and one aunt.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son and one brother.

Funeral services will be held Friday, January 11, 2013 at 11:00am at McClure Funeral Home in Taylorville with Father Alan Hunter officiating.  Visitation will be held from 5:00pm - 7:00pm Thursday, January 10, 2013 at McClure Funeral Home in Taylorville.  Inurnment will take place at a later date.

Condolences may be sent online at www.mcclurefuneralhome.com.