Rita L. Murray

Rita L. Murray obituary, Cloverdale, IN

Rita L. Murray

Rita Murray Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Whitaker Funeral Home - Cloverdale on Mar. 17, 2026.
Rita L. Murray, age 61, of Cloverdale, passed away on March 17, 2026. She was born on April 17, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Tim and Claudette (Shelton) Redmon.

Rita was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She married Donnie Murray, who survives.

She is also survived by her children, Willie Murray and Vanessa Sawaf and husband Nabeel; her siblings, Tammy Brewer and husband Dalewood, Jackie Redmon, and Sherry Taylor and husband Mark; and her three grandchildren, Michael Murray, Amira Sawaf, and Cody Joe Redmon.

Rita was an avid believer in Jesus, and her faith was an important part of her life.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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