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Virginia McMurray Obituary
Virginia Howard Wood McMurray , of Houston died peacefully on Saturday April 9, 2011. Born December 28, 1912 to D. Robley Wood and Gertrude Wood. Preceded in death by husband Jean of 40 years, where they spent many years in Oxford, Mississippi.
Virginia was "volunteer extraordinaire": Church elder, Pink Lady, Reach to Recovery, Meals on Wheels, Regent for the D.A.R., and played the piano for 30 years for children's Sunday school. As a 55 year survivor of breast cancer, she participated in the Susan G. Komen walk last fall.
She leaves her legacy of unconditional love to her daughter Pat Anderson, Houston and sons Dr. James G. McMurray and wife Jan of Huntsville, Al, Michael G. McMurray, Cleveland, OH. Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren Susan McMurray Hull, Cal Hull and children Travis and Meredith. Ann-Claire Anderson, husband David Schleicher, daughter Berkeley S. Anderson, Mary Reese, husband Bart, children Braxton, Brittney, Gracie, Kaeden; Julie McMurray Nichols; David and Holly McMurray, baby Emma McMurray; Erin and Keith Ferrara.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 14 at 10:30am at Bayou Manor, 4141 S. Braeswood.
The family wishes to thank all of the staff at Bayou Manor and Compassus Hospice for their love and devotion.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, First Presbyterian Church, Oxford, MS or a charity of your choice.
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Barbie Adams
April 14, 2011
Mrs. McMurray had an incredible light and sweet smile! The Caring Critters therapy dogs visited her each month at Bayou Manor and we were dissappointed when she wasn't in her room last Sunday. Now we know why. This elegant, lovely lady will be missed.
Mrs. McMurray, Udon sends you a big kiss!
Hale Freeland
April 13, 2011
Virginia played piano for my children and I when we grew up in Sunday school. She made us feel welcome with her ever present smile and so it makes me smile to think of her now. The Congregation sighed when her passing was announced last Sunday, remembering her fondly.
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