Glenna Murray

Glenna Murray obituary, Philippi, WV

Glenna Murray

Glenna Murray Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kittle Family Funeral Home on Mar. 21, 2025.

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Glenna Lee (Boylen) Murray, age 92, a former resident of Jane Lew, WV., and a current resident of Maplewood Health Care Center of Bridgeport, WV., departed this life at the Health Care Center on Friday, January 31, 2025, following an extended illness. She was born into this life on July 5, 1932, in Jane Lew, WV., a daughter to the late Harlen Boylen, and Ina M. (Murphy) Boylen. Glenna leaves behind two daughters, Nancy Gee, and husband Steve of Jane Lew, and Janet Rinehart; a son Michael Rinehart, and wife Marsha of Weston, WV., four grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. She was the last surviving member of her family being preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law; Harold and Evelyn Boylen, and by twin grandchildren. Glenna was a manager at a Florida Walmart for several years until she moved back to West Virginia, she loved to drink spirts, soak up some sun while she laid on the beach and loved the game of Golf, she also cheered on the WVU Mountaineers she was pleased to hear the news of the return of coach Rod back as head coach this fall for the gold and blue. Also, she loved watching the NBA, her favorite player was Shaq. She also loved to gamble and was a member of the Clarksburg Eagles, number 2353. Glenna will be missed by all those who knew and loved her. In honoring Glenna's wishes, her remains were cremated. A celebration of her life will be held at the convenience of the family. The Kittle Family Funeral Home 265 Beech Ave., Philippi is honored to be assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.kittlefamilyfh.com.
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