Eileen Mary Durning's Obituary
Eileen Mary Durning of St. Petersburg, Florida passed away peacefully in her home Sunday, April 22, 2018 after some recent health challenges. She was 77.
Eileen was born October 23, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; the beautiful daughter of the late William and Irene Pierce. After moving to St. Petersburg, Florida in 1979, she embarked on a 25+ year career as a pharmacy technician. Her career began with Attention Medical and progressed to the Prescription Shop, Inc with Pharmacist, Jim Alonso. Eileen ultimately worked with the State Pharmacy from where she retired.
Eileen proudly served as past president of the St Petersburg Lion’s Club. Her outward focus, giving heart and fiery spirit were an inspiration to everyone she met. Eileen had an infectious laugh and bright smile that would light up a room when she entered. She enjoyed dancing, embraced life and nurtured many friends and family through the years. She will be greatly missed.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her dear sister, Sherry Koch. Eileen is survived by her 3 children; Eileen Evon; Patricia LaChance (Greg) and John Durning. Eileen was the loving grandmother of two grandchildren; Lauren Lefebvre and Joshua Durning and she also had one brother and one sister. Eileen is also survived by her former husband and friend, John Durning.
Memorial services will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 18th, 2018 at the Doubletree Beach Resort 17120 Gulf Blvd, North Redington Beach, Fl 33708. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Suncoast Hospice at https://suncoasthospice.org/online-donations/.
Online condolences and memories may be shared on Eileen’s tribute page at www.memorialparkfuneralhome.com. Memorial Park Funeral Home is serving the family.
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