Laverne Murry

Laverne Murry, whose formal name was Opal Laverne Murry, was born June 3, 1914, in Canton, Texas. She was married to Chester Harris on August 11, 1934, and they had one son, Grady Lynn Harris, who was born on her birthday, June 3, 1948. Chester Harris died in 1969. She remarried in January 1989, to Bill Murry of Corsicana, and he preceded her in death on March 20, 1995. Laverne lived in Corsicana from 1956-2003, where she was a professional seamstress. She was also an active member of the First Baptist Church in Corsicana. She was also involved as a volunteer for Meal on Wheels in Corsicana and volunteered with the Pink Ladies Auxillary at a local hospital in Corsicana. When she was able, Laverne enjoyed playing Chicken Foot, Skipbo, and Bingo. She drove her own car until she was nearly 80 years old, until mascular degeneration made it difficult for her to see. She moved to San Saba, to live with her son, Grady and wife Georgia in 2003. As her Parkinson's Disease progressed, she was admitted to the Eventide Nursing Home in San Saba, where for nearly six years, she was lovingly cared for. When she moved to San Saba, she became a member of the First Baptist Church in San Saba. Although as a small child Laverne knew the pain of being abandoned by her mother on a street when she was only six years old, she was taken in by her Uncle Will Gillen and her Aunt Fanny Gillen. The Gillens had no other children and showered her with all the love any child could ask for. Two things were very important in her life. One was the love of her life, her only child and son Grady Harris, and the other was her love for the Lord. She was very involved in her church in Corsicana and a member of the First Baptist Church, Joy Women's Bible Class in San Saba. She leaved behind her son Grady and his wife, Georgia, and her children and grandchildren who adored her. She passed peacefully from this life with her son and daughter in law present at the Eventide Nursing Home. While she will be greatley missed, she will have the best Mother's Day yet rejoining with those who have gone on before her and being in the presence of Jesus, her Lord. The family will receive friendsy 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm on Monday evening at the Howell-Doran Funeral Home Chapel in San Saba. She will then be taken to Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana Tuesday May 11, 2010, where family will recieve friends from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm. A graveside service will be held at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery in Corsicana at 3:00 pm. The family request memorials are made to the Parkenson's Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018

Laverne Murry

June 3, 1914 - May 1, 2010