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Sidney Everett “Sid” Murray Obit
August 22, 1921 - April 11, 2003
Wilson Little Funeral Home
Purcell-Newcastle, McClain Co., OK
(permission granted)
Funeral services for Sidney Murray, 81, of Wayne were held April 14, 2003 at Wilson-Little Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles Bassett and the Rev. Leroy Looper officiating. Interment was at Hillside Cemetery under the direction of Wilson-Little Funeral Home in Purcell.
Mr. Murray died April 11, 2003 at his home in Wayne.
He was born Aug. 22, 1921 in Wayne, the oldest of five children of Cecil Velmar Murray and Anna Jane Fielder Murray.
Mr. Murray married Lillian Clagg of Payne on May 17, 1941 in Purcell. Together the couple lived in the Rosedale and Wayne communities most of their lives. He worked as a farmer and rancher up until the age of 80.
He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister, Goldie Marie Murray.
Survivors include his wife, Lillian Murray, of the home; one daughter, Janet McGowen and her husband, Benny, of Wayne; two brothers, Melvin Murray and his wife, Joan, of Maysville and C.V. Murray Jr. and his wife, June, of Wayne; one sister, Naomi Murray of Maysville; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Terry McGowen, Kirk McGowen, D.W. Clagg, Erick Clagg, Matt Clagg, Casey Clagg and Mickey McGowen.
Honorary pallbearers were Bill Powell, Joe McGowen, Sidney McGowen, Oliver Ray, Warren Thompson and Leroy Looper.
Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Rosedale, 12739 Indian Meridian, Wayne, OK 73095.
Lillian E. (Clagg) Murray Obit
June 29, 1925 - December 05, 2023
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Wilson Little Funeral Home
Purcell-Newcastle, McClain Co., OK
(permission granted)
Lillian Murray, age 98, of Wayne passed away on December 5, 2023 surrounded by family.
Lillian E. (Clagg) Murray was born June 29, 1925 in Lindsay to Herbert C and Vernessa (Vawter) Clagg. She was the 4th of 7 children born to the couple. She spent most of her life around the Lindsay/Wayne area and attended Bryant School.
On May 17, 1941, she married Sidney E. Murray and together the couple made their home in Wayne, Ok. They had one daughter, Janet. In May 1965, the couple welcomed two nephews into their home as part of the family, Douglas and Darrell Clagg.
Lillian operated a beauty shop in her home for over 30 years, worked at McClain County Court Clerk’s office and ended her career as Judge Ewing’s bailiff. No matter what profession she was in, she was dedicated and loyal.
Lillian’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren meant the absolute world to her. She cherished spending time teaching the great grandchildren crocheting and embroidering. She was known for her “famous hot-rolls”. Her house was full of pictures of her precious loved ones. She had a special “knack” of making everyone feel special, treasured and loved. Lillian loved and was loved by a lot of people. If you knew her, chances are you have been told by her “I love you, come to see me”. She was loved deeply and will be missed immensely.
Lillian is preceded in death by her parents, H.C. and Vernessa Clagg; and her siblings, Evalena Ballard, Phillip Clagg, David Clagg, Issac Clagg and Naomi Henderson.
She is survived by her daughter, Janet McGowen and husband Benny of Wayne; her grandsons, Terry McGowen and wife Stacy of Paoli, and Kirk McGowen and wife Kristy of Wayne; her great grandchildren, Sydney, Kiley, Kade, Jaci, Hadlee, Lucas, Cody and Blakely McGowen; two special nephews, Douglas Clagg and wife Bonnie of Chandler and Darrell Clagg and wife Gayla of Elmore City; her sister, Anna Baker and husband Delbert Morrison of Wayne; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Graveside Services will be Friday, December 8, 2023 at 11:00 am at Hillside Cemetery in Purcell. Send online condolences to www.wilsonlittle.com
In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to the First Presbyterian Church of Rosedale, 12739 Indian Meridian, Wayne, Ok 73095.
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