Gina Marie Durham

Gina Marie Durham, a vibrant soul born on December 24, 1961, in Port Arthur, Texas and raised in Groves Texas. She left this world on January 31, 2025, in Hemphill, Texas, leaving behind a tapestry of cherished memories and loved ones who will forever remember the laughter, the love she spread, and those dimples.

Gina was dedicated to the community during her time working for the City of Port Arthur in various positions. Also, working for Port Neches Groves school district as an aid in Life Skills. While working for the City of Port Arthur she was a contributor with the startup of Mardi Gras. Attending Mardi Gras in downtown Port Arthur became a cherished tradition and echoed her motto to “Have Fun” in life.

As a devoted mother, Gina’s involvement with her children’s activities was an unwavering joy in her life. From band activities, softball and football games, and Boy Scout adventures, she embraced these moments with her family, nurturing their spirits and cheering them on. 

Gina had a love with water activities; being at the lake, the beach, out on the river, or even a swimming pool would do in a pinch. Her fondness of fishing at the lake took a delightful twist. What began as a day reading and listening to music out in the boat, she caught a 4-pound bass and she was hooked on catching a lake monster.

Gina leaves behind her beloved husband, Frank “Bull” Durham, her son, Daniel Durham and his wife Jessica, and her cherished grandson Danny Durham, daughter, Lauren Durham Hales, and her husband Kyle, and her cherished grand-dog Ella. Gina is also survived by her sister Terri Riley; and father Joe Riley and his wife, Betty, along with a large extended family and a host of nieces and nephews carrying pieces of her joyful spirit. There are a few special people that shared that joyful spirit: Cindi Durham and Helen Reeves, Tracey and Jimmy Broussard, Denise and Gary Quebedeaux, Vicki and Brian Linthicum, and Jamie Foster,

She is preceded in death by her mother Rose Reese and her dad John Reese, who will be welcoming her with open arms, their spirits intertwined in affectionate memories they built together during her cherished life.

 A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves, with a gathering of family and friends from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will follow at a later date.