Mary Murray

October 2, 1952 - September 19, 2020

Mary Murray was born October 2, 1952 in Clinton, Illinois to the parents of Milton and Helen Tarbox. Mary’s family moved to Blue Island, Illinois when she was a little girl. She was the baby of seven children. Mary was united in marriage to Charles Murray on February 27, 1971 and their union brought about four daughters. She loved being a mom not only to her children, but also to many others who affectionately called her Ma Murray. She was also known as Nanee by her grandchildren, whom she loved so dearly and always made her smile. Mary enjoyed music, dancing, bowling and playing cards with family and friends. Mary’s love of God and people led her to study the Bible with Jehovah’s Witnesses. After making the truth her own, she dedicated her life to Jehovah and symbolized her dedication by water baptism on June 17, 1972. She loved attending Christian meetings and preaching about Jehovah to all who would listen. She was a people person who truly loved her spiritual family, the worldwide association of brothers. On September 19, 2020, Mary Murray fell asleep in death. Her family looks forward to welcoming her back to a paradise earth where ‘no resident will say I am sick’. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Larry and David. Mary will be missed by many, but especially by her children Tiffany (Bryant) Waller, Charlotte (Lonnie) Wright Sr., Alana (Marlon) Day, Pamela (Eric) Hoover, stepson Charles Murray Jr.; grandchildren Mikeleas lll, Jerel, Lonnie ll, Lauren, Carlos Jr., Brooklyn, Josaline; siblings Amy (Stan), Milton Jr., Gary (Connie), Janet, lifelong friend and sister-in-law, Sandy, and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.