Judith Murray

Judith C. "Judy" Murray, age 84, of Cassville, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2015, at her home. She was born on August 10, 1930, in Chicago, the daughter of Thorger and Judith Myrold. Judy moved to Norway with her parents when she was a toddler. She came back to the United States when she was twenty-one. Judy then moved to Milwaukee and worked as a nanny. It was there that she met Claude Murray. They were united in marriage on May 23, 1955. After their marriage, the couple moved around Wisconsin and eventually settled in Cassville. Judy was a homemaker and worked at the flower shop part-time while she raised her family. She enjoyed her friends, family and grandchildren.

Survivors include her children: James A. (Grace) Murray, Belleville; Debra (Gary) Dresen, Cassville; John (Anne) Murray, Oregon; seven grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; a sister, Marit (Arnie) Haland, Norway; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

Judith was preceded in death by her parents and her former husband, Claude.

Memorial services were held on Sunday, February 8, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. at River Valley Community Church Fellowship Center, 1035 Jack Oak Rd., Cassville, with Pastor Don Zahurance officiating. Burial will be at a later date at the Myrold family burial site in Norway. Martin Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cassville is assisting the family.