- Date Of Birth: August 21, 1933
- Date Of Death: May 26, 2023
- State: New Mexico
Cyloma Delores Durham, age 89 of Roswell, NM passed away at home on Friday, May 26, 2023.
Cyloma was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, her Bible hope was for resurrection in the earthly paradise to come PS. 37:11
Cyloma was born on August 21, 1933, to Melvin and Nora Durham of Roswell, NM. and was a lifelong resident of Roswell.
Cyloma started her career in the medical field in California and Oregon until moving back to Roswell in 1974 where she served as a Real Estate Broker for 45 years.
Cyloma was very involved in her community and served on numerous boards and organizations. She could be found helping to raise money for anything from the CowBelles to the Roswell Symphony Orchestra. One of Cyloma’s missions in life was to care for those in need and she was always ready to lend a hand in any way possible. She will be remembered for her generous and caring spirit. She was known for taking care of others, always opening her heart and home to those in need. She never had an unkind word to say about anyone. She never complained and always would look to the positive.
Cyloma is survived by her son, Jerry Whitaker (Millie) of Roswell and daughter Lela Wright of Hondo, NM. Five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Cyloma was preceded in death by her two sons Tommy Whitaker and Robin Wright and by her granddaughter Kimberly Hobbs. Her four brothers Billy Durham, Johnny Durham and Bobby Durham. Her remaining brother Barney Durham passed on May 30, 2023.
Her family wishes to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the exceptional caregivers that lovingly and meticulously cared for her in the final months. Thank you, Elizabeth, Shauna, Brittany, Sally, Shannon, Bobby Roy and DeeDee, Mariah, Maribel, and Karen.
Cyloma always greeted friends, family and total strangers with a smile and kind words. She was always a polished, professional, and a well-dressed lady. She was loved by many and will be missed by all.
