Frances Murray

Frances Murray, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2023. Frances was born in Rosebud, Texas to Paul and Hattie Braden on April 30, 1936. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Charles, her siblings Wilfred Braden, Fr. Eugene Braden, Sister Dorothy Braden, Helen Davis, Dr. James Braden and Virgil Braden.

Frances is survived by her brother-in-law, Tommie Davis, children Elizabeth Rivenburgh (Rob), Carl Murray, two grandchildren Jordan Rivenburgh, Taylor Rivenburgh, and numerous nieces and nephews, all of whom she loved deeply.

Frances graduated from Rosebud High School in 1954, immediately moved to Austin and enrolled in business school. She began working in the insurance field where she met Charles Murray. They were wed in 1970 and raised their family in Austin until 1990. They then moved to Carrollton for Charles’ job and quickly jumped into numerous church and civic organizations.

Frances participated in countless volunteer organizations giving her time, talent and treasure to each. She was an inspiration in her relentless pursuit to help others.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas, https://rmhdallas.org/get-involved/donate/ or to Holy Sews https://www.aplos.com/aws/give/HolySewsInc/general