Sharlene Durham, 71, of Independence, MO passed away on October 17, 2007 at the Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe, MO. A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. on Monday, October, 22 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. The service will follow at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel. Burial at Salem Cemetery. Sharlene was preceded in death by her husband, Truman Durham; and one son, Clifford Durham. She is survived by four daughters, Vicky Beal and husband Jack, Kathy Mandeville and husband Bill, Cindy Cotner and friend Mike Hirst, Missy Mclenon and husband Chris; 12 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren.