Joyce Marie Murray

Joyce Marie Jensen Murray, age 86, passed away into the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ in Clermont, Florida on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's.

Joyce was born in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin on May 25, 1937. Her mother and father, Russell and Bernice Jensen, operated a small farm in the rural town of Eureka where she grew up alongside her brother Phillip. Joyce graduated from St. Croix Falls High School where she played in the school band and sang in the choir.

Upon graduating from high school, Joyce moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota, and worked as a secretary for the Thermo King company where she met James T. Murray. She and Jim were married in 1959, celebrating nearly 64 years of marriage before his death in 2017. They had 2 children - Lisa and Bradley.

After moving from the Midwest to Punta Gorda in 1975, Joyce used her musical talent through her participation in Liberty Singers of Charlotte County for 30 years and as a faithful member of the adult choir and ladies' trio at First Baptist Church Punta Gorda. She worked as a secretary for Eastside Baptist Church and First Baptist Church Punta Gorda, a career that spanned over 40 years. She served in various capacities while a member of First Baptist Church of Punta Gorda for 47 years and served as the Clerk/Treasurer to the Peace River Baptist Association.

Preceding her in death were her parents, H. Russell and Bernice Jensen; beloved husband James T. Murray & son, Bradley Murray. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Murray Turner (Ralph); her daughter-in-law Keochay Murray; her brother Phillip Jensen (Judy); nephew Scott Jensen (Amanda); niece Krista Jensen (Bill); her grandchildren James B. Murray (Katryna), Jonathon Murray (Michelle), Justin Murray, Jarrod Murray (Keri), Joshua Turner (Jennifer), Benjamin Turner (Haley); her grand-daughter Kacie Turner as well as thirteen great-grandchildren.

We are confident the legacy she has left behind through her family, dedication to service, and life-long faith will have earned her the highest praise of "Well done, good and faithful servant."

Keep smiling Mom, and we'll see you soon! LMT