April 1, 1924 – April 21, 2013
ANDERSON, SC - Sue Robbins Murray, age 89, of Anderson Place, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at her residence.
Born in Chester, SC, she was the daughter of the late Alfred Hargrave Robbins and the late Annie Draper Crowe Robbins. Upon her graduation from Converse College Sue became a homemaker, teacher and writer. Sue was Past President of the Anderson County Medical Auxilliary and was a member of the Writer’s Guild of Anderson. She was a Past President and honorary member of Our Garden Club of Anderson. Sue was a member of Revelers Club as well as The Thursday Club. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Anderson.
She is survived by her children, Harold L. “Hal” Murray, Jr. and his wife Margarita of Raleigh, NC, and Lynn Murray of Anderson, SC; a brother, Hawk Robbins, Jr. of Chester, SC; and three grandchildren, Jonathan Taylor, Kelly Taylor and Harrison Murray.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Harold L. Murray; a son, John Paul Murray; five brothers and one sister.
The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home with Reverend Bob Marcaurelle officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.
The family wishes to express their appreciation to the staff at Anderson Place for their outstanding care.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Anderson, 307 South Manning Street, Anderson, SC 29621; or Converse College, 580 E. Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29602; or The Alzheimers Association, 4124 Clemson Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621; or the Meadowbrook Baptist Church, 121 Harriet Circle, Anderson, SC 29621.
A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com