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Yvonne Murray Obituary
Yvonne was born June 12, 1915 in McCays-ville, Ga. In 1934, Yvonne married the love of her life, Rev. Charles C. Murray. Their journey together deeply touched the lives of relatives and friends. Yvonne and her husband eventually made their home in the Canton, Ohio area until retiring to Florida 25 years ago.
Yvonne was a professional interior designer operating her business for many years in the Canton area. Throughout her life, Yvonne's passion for music was enjoyed by all who knew her. She shared her talent by playing the piano and organ for churches she attended for the past 82 years. Most recently she played for Chapel at Victory Church in Lakeland, Fla. Yvonne filled each day with Christian purpose. Her humble style and grace will be missed by her relatives and countless dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Maude Reynolds; husband, Rev. Charles C. Murray; brothers, Howard and Earl Reynolds; sister, Esther Moore.
She is survived by her sister, Sarah (Pauline) Letvin; nieces, Carol Young and Marie Walters; nephews, Duane and David Brown, Eugene Reynolds, Jim Letvin, and Tom Dustman; and many great-nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, January 18, 2010 at Lighthouse Tabernacle Church, 3120 Lincoln Way East, Massillon, with Rev. Harold Strange officiating. Interment will be at Sunset Hills Burial Park. Visitation will be 2 until 6 p.m. Sunday at the DONOVAN FUNERAL HOME, 17 SOUTHWEST AVE. (on the Historic Tallmadge Circle) and one hour prior to service time at the church. In lieu of other remembrances, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Visiting Nurse, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Akron 44333.
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for Yvonne Murray
Joyce Sparks Sirmon
January 17, 2010
Yvonne Murray was a very special lady and most of all a great christian. Always willing to help someone in need. A great musician. I had the priviledge of being in their home for six years as a teenager. Bro & Sis Murray were my parents for six years when I needed help. They treated me as a daughter. Because of them, I am what I am today. The last time I saw her was Dec. 2007. I loved her dearly!
The Staff of Donovan Funeral Home
January 17, 2010
We appreciate you trusting us with the care of your loved one at this difficult time.
Barbara Trapani
January 16, 2010
I grew up at Lighthouse Tabernacle, and lived with Bro. & Sis. Murray while attending OBC right after I got out of high school. She was such an awesome example of what a Christian woman, loving wife, and perfect pastor's wife should be. I learned so many lessons while there. She taught me how to elegantly entertain and how to stretch a meal. My favorite times were when it was just the 3 of us for supper. Bro. Murray would give me "life lessons" and she would laugh and say, Oh, Clifford!". I have thought of her so often during the 30 years that I was a pastor's wife. Sometimes I even called for a recipe, or just to tell her that I got through a hard day because of something she taught me. This world is a better place because of Yvonne Murray!!
Faith (Goebel) Swain
January 16, 2010
I knew Sis. Murray from a very young age attendinig then Bro. Delmar White's church in Akron. I remember when they left to go to Bible School ... we felt a terrible loss. I will always remember her being such a beautiful, classy, & dignified lady and woman of God. May God give you comfort in this time. My prayers are with the family!
James Hedrick
January 14, 2010
I last visited Sister Murray Nov 2008. Spoke with her on her 94th last June.
I knew her from Buckeye Lake Campgrounds when the Murrays were leaders of the Youth Camp School.
I later attended Bible School at Lighthouse 3 years. Many friends of mine often suggested her style was an influence in my own.
It was albeit not intentional but rather by osmosis!
I repected them both so much.
James S. Hedrick
Beverly Smith
January 13, 2010
When we moved to Massillon years ago Br. and Sis Murray made us feel so welcomed. Sis Murray and Mom played the piano and organ together. She was a loving and sweet person.
Betty Bess
January 13, 2010
I will never forget Bro and Sis Murray.She was the first lady of Lighthouse tabernacle for so many years. Pauline, Mary,and I sang the theme on our churches weekly Sunday radio program. Those were wonderful times. She was an awesome lady and we'll miss her. But she's in a better place now.
January 13, 2010
My mother and father, Fred and Vera Kinzie, were great friends of the Murrarys down through the years. They visited them many times when they were in FL. I always enjoyed reading the letters she wrote to them. She was a special lady, a great pianist and will be missed! Sandy Jordan, Toledo, OH
Wilma (Borntrager) Maglovsky
January 13, 2010
What a wonderful example she was to so many of us who grew up at Lighthouse Tabernacle ,in Massillon, Ohio- where she and her husband were the founding pastors. I grew up singing, in the church, with my sisters (Borntrager) and Yvonne played the piano for us, and even at one point she played piano and organ , and we sang back-up for an evangelist who was recording an album. She , also, gave me advice in my effort to play the organ. She is a precious woman. I will think of her fondly.
January 12, 2010
A friend and neighbor for many years. She will certainly be missed.
Will miss her in our Kitchen Band, our Womans Card Party Luncheon, as well as our Red Hat group.
It was my pleasure to be her friend, may she rest in peace.
Barbara Rule
Dr. Michael Agnini & Staff
January 12, 2010
Our Condolences to the family and friends of Mrs. Murray, she was a wonderful patient, and she will be missed.
Eva Mabry
January 12, 2010
My mother played music at victory with Yvonne.I can honestly say that i have never heardanyone play like that.It was awesome.I met Yvonne sseveral years ago,she was such a wonderful and delightfulwoman.Yvonne you will be truely missed by my family.Enjoy nour new home in glory
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