Isabelle Z. McMurray

Isabelle Z. McMurray passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at the age of 91. She was a native of La Ceiba, Honduras, a resident of New Orleans for many years and resided in Hammond, LA. Isabelle attended college and pursued a career in accounting as a bookkeeper. She was a member of Metairie Ridge Chapter #169 / Order of the Eastern Star, Farhad Grotto Motorcycles and Jesters / Daraf Ladies / Jerusalem Temple Motorcycle escort unit / Cyclettes, Daughters of the Desert, Life member of Immanual Temple #91, Daughters of the Nile Past Queen, Jerusalem Temple Widows Club and other organizations over the years. Isabelle loved the Lord with all her heart, and believed in Jesus Christ as her Savoir. She had a zest for life, family, fun and friendships! She was a leader and organizer for many events. There were business meetings, social events and holiday gatherings. Isabelle had many friends that would travel to conferences for their organizations. She loved helping the community she lived in. She was a commissioner in charge for many years during the election voting in her district for Jefferson Parish. The parade season was one of her favorite times of the year! Isabelle loved to ride with the Jesters. Not only did she ride, but loved being part of the crowds. Billy and Isabelle had a passion for helping Children’s Hospitals throughout the South including The Jerusalem Temple Shriners Hospital and St. Jude Children’s Hospital. They would help transport patients and help with circus benefits every year. And, she had a gift from God for cooking! Large banquets were set up every year for many holidays. She would invite friends who had no family, friends that brought their significant other and of course family! Her family was her life. The latest joy in her life were her great-granddaughters. She was loved by so many and will be dearly missed. Isabelle was preceded in death by her husband, Billy J. McMurray; her parents, Juanita and Leibo Raibstein; her son, Freddy R. McMurray; sister, Marta (Angela) Lombardo; and brother, Moises Raibstein. She is survived by her son, Carl McMurray (Cyndi); brother, Oscar Rene Raibstein; grandchildren, Casey McMurray Hillis (Sean), Travis J. McMurray and Rachel McMurray Brower; great-granddaughters, Charlie Elizabeth Hillis and Hannah Maria Hillis; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family would like to give a special thanks to Modern Hospice for all their care and help. In Lieu of flowers, family asks you to consider a donation to The Jerusalem Temple Shriners Hospital, https://lovetotherescue.org or St. Jude Children’s Hospital, https://www.stjude.org/give.html. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation held at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, LA on Thursday, August 22, 2024 from 10:00am until 12:00pm. Interment will follow in Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum. The family invites you to share memories and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.