Inez Durbin affectionately known as "Earlene" or "Miss Earlene" in the neighborhood was born in Cordesville, South Carolina on October 8, 1942.

She was born to parents Frank Segar known as (Bubba) and Edna Drayton, and a family of 13.

Inez attended Burke High School where she received her high school diploma. In addition, she took some courses at Tidewater Community College. As a young woman, she developed an appreciation for learning, she was an avid reader of books and loved reading the Bible.

Earlene was joined in holy matrimony to Paul Durbin in New York City, they were blessed to have three children Parin Durbin-Baker, Tarence Durbin, Malaika Durbin. She also has 3 grandchildren, Yves Butler (H) Patrick Butler, Zachary Durbin, and Kamyrn Durbin (M) Richelle Gaunt.

Inez, as she was known at her place of employment, retired from the city of Virginia Beach as a cafeteria manager and dietitian for 31 years. throughout her life, she loved all the kids up to her death, and often cried when she would see children because they would remind her of the kids in her elementary school.

Earline was a woman of many talents, she was an excellent cook she loved to cook okra soup, meatloaf for (Zack), red rice, collards, and fish for her girl's night with aunt birdie & aunt pam. she also liked to garden, plant flowers, paint, and install tiles. she was excellent with money and enjoyed traveling and dancing. her favorite pastime was spending time with family and friends. Earlene was an excellent hostess.

Her beautiful life will forever be cherished. she leaves behind one sister out of 13, Ernestine Townsend (h) gilbert Townsend deceased, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives & friends.