Lois Hale Murray, 102 of Oxford departed from her life here on earth in Oxford on Thursday in Oxford. Visitation will be held Saturday May 12, 2018, 1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. with service at 2:00 p.m. at Chapel Hill, with Rev. Howard Wayne Gibbs & Scott Crosson officiating. Interment will be at Maple Grove Cemetery.
She was born on May 22, 1915 in Cleburne County, the first of ten children born to S.T. & Amanda Denman Hale. After marrying Howard “Chig” Murray on December 9, 1934, they made their home in Calhoun County.
Survivors include three daughters: Sonja Randle (David) of Weaver, Linda DeMoonie (Billy) of Anniston, Kaye Johnson (Harold) of Panama City Beach, FL. 1 grandson David Randle (Lala), 1 granddaughter Tina Goble; 2 great granddaughters; Chelsea Randle & Courtney Randle Deyampert (Taylor), 2 great grandsons, 3 great great grandsons & 3 great great granddaughters; 1 sister Peggy Young (Harold) 1 sister-in-law Dot Hale and many nieces & nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years Howard Murray, parents S.T. and Amanda Denman Hale, brothers Nelson, Millard, Ivan, Bill and Gene; Sisters Dorothy Hale, Jo Phillips & Nell Nelson.
Lois was the oldest member of Oxford Baptist Church. She was a member of Chainable-Fort Struthers, Daughters of the American Revolution and General William H. Forney, United Daughters of the confederacy. Always a true Southern Lady, she loved her family, life and laughter. She retired from Anniston Sportswear.
Special thanks to Amedysis Hospice for their compassionate comfort, care and love given to her in the last days of her life. Her request was no flowers. Memorial Donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
