Shirley L Murray

Shirley Laurene Leathers (Murray) was born to Clyde and Lydia (Roth) Leathers in Centralia Washington on August 8, 1928. She grew up in Winlock Washington with her two siblings. She graduated from Winlock High School and attended beauty school before marrying Ronald Murray in 1949. They were married for 52 years and had 9 children together, 6 girls and 3 boys. Shirley was a homemaker and thoroughly enjoyed antiquing and hunting. Animals were high on her list of favorite things! Cats, goats, ducks, cows and birds were amongst the animals that she raised and enjoyed being around. Shirley has 27 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren! She loved babies, they always brought a smile to her face! Shirley and Ronald moved to their Castle Rock home in 1960 and she remained there until her last days on earth. She loved being at home and tending to the homestead. Reading and listening to music, especially Charlotte Church and Shirley Temple were some of her favorite pastimes. She was a strong believer in nutrition, and loved to tell others about what foods and supplements to consume! Everyone knew when Easter came around they’d get vitamins in their Easter baskets instead of candy! She was also big time in to politics, as she was a republican through and through! She will be missed dearly but we all know she’s dancing in heaven to Free Bird!

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