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She was born August 30, 1967, in Dodge City, KS, to Vernona (Hardin) and Billie Ray Durham. On May 22, 2018, she was united in marriage to Marvin Eslinger, Jr. Wendi graduated from El Dorado Springs High School, where she excelled in athletics, still holding the record for women’s shot put.
She worked for Physicians Medical as a Billing Specialist, where she enjoyed helping patients with their needs. Wendi enjoyed gardening, watching birds, and collecting her frog trinkets. With her generous heart, Wendi was always there to offer advice and guidance to those in need.
She is survived by her husband, Marvin Eslinger, Jr., of El Dorado Springs, MO; half-brother, David Williams of Oklahoma; sons, Raelen Malcom of El Dorado Springs, MO, and Myles Rutledge and wife, Kinley, of McPherson, KS; step-sons, Adrian Eslinger and wife, Laura, of Polk City, IA, and Andrew Eslinger of El Dorado Springs, MO; step-daughter, Vanessa Eslinger of El Dorado Springs, MO, and partner, Brandon Stoll; and grandchildren, Myra and Ava Malcom, Evelyn and Ella Eslinger, Brayden Eslinger, and Cody and Trey Eslinger.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Vernona and Billie Ray Durham; and grandparents, Raynard and Nona Hardin.
Graveside:
Friday, June 16, 2023 at 10:00AM
Mount Pleasant Cemetery
