Betty Joan Durbin

Betty Joan Durbin, 84 of Taylorville, formerly of Morrisonville, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Taylorville Memorial Hospital.  She was born on August 2, 1942, in Nilwood, the daughter of George and Mary (Grey) Clevenger Sr.  She married Noah Leo Durbin Jr. on May 9, 1959, in Taylorville, and he preceded her in death on March 14, 2001.  Betty previously worked as a cook for the Morrisonville School District and for many years as a hairdresser, operating her own beauty shop in Morrisonville.  She was a member of St. Maurice Catholic Church.  She enjoyed playing bingo, crocheting, reading, and attending garage sales and auctions.

She is survived by her children: Lorene “Lorrie” Estabrook (Rich) of Scottsdale, Arizona and Stephen Durbin (Brenda) of Taylorville; grandchildren: Ryne Estabrook (Morgan), Eric Estabrook (Nicole), Adam Estabrook, Swae Miller-Estabrook, Jacob Durbin (Jenna), Amber Durbin (Coady), Erika Nance (Matt), and Chaz Fixsal (Nell); great grandchildren: Garrett Estabrook, Kit Estabrook, Hailey Estabrook, Jayce Durbin, Jaxton Mollet, Leigha Mollet, Kaeson Durbin, Addelyn Smith, Quinton Jeffrey, Kaydence Nance-Barker, Nolyn Nance, Jayce Nance, Harper Durbin, and Josephine Durbin; siblings: Judy Gates of Morrisonville, Ed Clevenger (Cheryl) of Morrisonville; and George Clevenger (Cindy) of Mt. Pulaski.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and siblings: Danny Clevenger, Dale Clevenger, Jim Clevenger, and Rosie Durbin (Dale).

A funeral service for Betty will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Assalley Funeral Home in Morrisonville with Fr. Florent Kanga officiating.  The visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday and burial will be in the St. Maurice Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.  Assalley Funeral Home in Morrisonville is assisting the family with arrangements.