Misti D. Durst

Our family is saddened to announce the sudden passing of Misti Dawn (Parker) Durst, 52, of Springfield, Ohio on the morning of Saturday, September 16, 2023. She was born in Springfield on September 3, 1971 to Terry and Elka Parker.

When Misti was not spending her time with her family and many dogs, she was volunteering with Midwest BREW, an organization dedicated to the rescue and well-being of Beagles.

Misti leaves to cherish her memory: her high school sweetheart and husband, David Durst; her loving parents, Terry and Elka Parker; four children: Lilly Durst, Trey Durst, Cole Durst, and Abigail (Ryan) Warren; granddaughter, Laken Durst; siblings: Carolyn (Eric) Spencer, Suelynn Cover, Michael Parker, and Theresa Kramer; niece, Lida Spencer; cousins, Tracey White and Brandy Harris; best friend, Marcy Beatty; and a host of other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Elsie and Elmer Sebastian; and mother-in-law, Lillian Durst.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 22, 2023 at New Hope Church, 21 East Harding Road, Springfield, Ohio 45504. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Midwest BREW at gotbeagles.org.

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Laughter,

Dim fairy lights,

Peace,

Who knew?

The most devastating blow to the heart

Would conjoin my favorite people,

Laughing, sharing, healing.

Healing slowly . . . but surely.

Tell me, if love is ripped apart, is it gone?

Or multiplied?

Multiplied by billions of shattered pieces.

Meeting to make one,

One unstoppable team

A family?

Yeah, a family.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of KINLEY Funeral Home.