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In Loving Memory Of

Sheila J. Murray

Sheila J. Murray passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at the age of 53.

Born in Pauls Valley on September 19, 1954, Sheila was the adopted daughter of William Darwin and Muriel Gerew “Chig” (Wickware) Goggans. A Pom Squad & Drill Team member, Sheila graduated from Pauls Valley High School in 1972 and later attended East Central University in Ada. She wed Joe Terry Murray May 5, 1973, establishing a lifelong home on 20 acres in rural Garvin County.

Undoubtedly her greatest pleasure in life was found raising her two daughters. Over the years she also worked full-time in a number of positions at Glolite, Kellwood, the Pauls Valley Daily Democrat and most recently First United Bank.

Sheila was preceded in death by her parents and mother-in-law, Anna Belle Murray.

She is survived by her husband, Joe Murray, of Pauls Valley; a daughter, Hillary Gustin, and fiancé Peter Farrell of Edmond; a daughter, Mariah Murray, of Oklahoma City; a sister, Gina Jozwiak, husband Frank and daughter Hannah of Ft. Worth, Texas; a brother, Carey Goggans, wife Sandy and children Skylar and Chase of Pauls Valley; an uncle, G.D. “Wick” Wickware, and wife Eva of Pauls Valley; an aunt, Joy Alexander, and husband Bob of Wynnewood; a father-in-law, J.C. “Choc” Murray, of Pauls Valley; a sister-in-law, Lou Jones, and husband Vernon of Pauls Valley; extended family and close, special friends Andy Gustin of Shawnee and Shirley Boydstun, Susan Reed and LaQuita Sutton of Pauls Valley.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Valley Hospice or the American Cancer Society.

A graveside service at Mt. Olivet Cemetery will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 25, 2008 under the direction of Stufflebean-Coffey Funeral Home in Pauls Valley.

 

 

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Dear Hillary and Mariah,

I only recently heard about your mother's illness and her death.  I am so sorry for the both of you.  I remember your mother very well from when we were growing up together. Every kid knew Hillary's mom would help if it was ever needed. I am thankful she did not suffer long.  As you know, she is in a better place now.  My heart breaks for the two of you, but I know you are strong women.  I will keep you both in my prayers.

 Always,

 Kristi Kay-Sager

 
 
 

I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Sheila. My Prayers are with you and your family.God cares when we lose someone so special. We may never understand why someone caring, kind, and good would have to leave us long before we ever thought they would, yet, comfort comes in knowing God is with us every day and grieves with us when one so full of goodness slips away. And so, we trust His steadfast love through sorrow, pain, and fears, As He holds us gently in His arms and wipes away our tears. May God Comfort you during this time of sorrow.

Harold Bradley
 
 
 
Mariah and Hillary,

 

I was very sad to hear about your mom and just wanted to send my condolences. I know that both of you are successful in life and that's the best compliment anyone could give your mom. I hope you guys the best.

 

Ryan M