Laura Wood Murray, 91, of The Woodlands passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. Laura was born and spent her childhood in Burlington, North Carolina. Laura and Russ married on March 16, 1943, in Danville, Virginia. Laura, Russ and their daughters spent many happy years together in Charlotte, North Carolina, Macon, Georgia, and Atlanta, Georgia before Laura and Russ moved to Houston in January 1978.
Cherishing her memory are her husband, Russell W. Murray; sister, Polly Wilson; daughters, Pamela M. Wright and her husband, Taylor; Laura Janette “Jan” Pilzer and her husband, Ted; granddaughters, Bailey C. O’Leary and her husband, Brendan, and Natalie H. Pilzer; grandsons, Dylan T. Wright and Matthew L. Pilzer; and her great-grandson, Aidan W. O’Leary.
Laura was a faithful member and volunteer for the Presbyterian church throughout her life. The church, Russ, and her family were the center of her life. Her family and friends enjoyed Laura’s sense of humor; she loved to laugh. She enjoyed playing bridge with her friends and Skip Bo with her grandkids. Laura also loved to read and travel to Mo Ranch, where she arranged trips for seniors at her church. She spent time teaching Body Recall classes to seniors also.
We are blessed to have had her with us. We love her greatly and will miss her immeasurably.
In lieu of flowers please send gifts in her memory to Alden Bridge Presbyterian Church, 7575 Alden Bridge Drive, Spring, Texas 77382.
Memorial services for Laura will be held on Monday, September 12 at 2:00 p.m. at Forest Park-The Woodlands Funeral Home, 18000 Interstate 45 S, The Woodlands, Texas 77384 with Pastor Craig Wood, Alden Bridge Presbyterian Church officiating. The family will receive visitors at 1:30 at Forest Park.
