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Claudine McMurray

February 9, 1918 - March 2, 2009
Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home-Big Spring
Friday 3/6, 1:00 pm
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Thursday 3/5, 5:36 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705

Claudine McMurray, 91, of Lake Leon, formerly of Big Spring, Texas, died Monday, March 2, 2009, at a local care center, surrounded by her children.Claudine was born on the "Clabber Hill" Ranch in Martin County, Tx on February 9, 1918. She was the daughter of William Robertson McCullough and Lena Evelyn Merrick. She attended school and spent all but two years of her life in Big Spring. She relocated to Lake Leon to be near her children, who have all retired there.Claudine married Ted McMurray 12 Sep, 1936, in Big Spring. She was a homemaker, and a wonderful mother and wife. Everyone who knew her loved her. She was affectionately known as "Aunt Sis" to her many nieces and nephews. She attended Airport Baptist Church for many years, and was a Christian who never spoke ill of anyone, and inspired all who knew her.Claudine is survived by one son, Don (Butch) and Sherry McMurray, three daughters, Barbara Ringener, Norma and Preston Yarbrough, and Janet and John Lilley, all of Lake Leon, Eastland, Tx. She leaves seven grandchildren, Trisha Hildebrand of San Angelo, Randy Murley of Big Spring, Scott McMurray of Corinth, Tx, Darren McMurray of Lewisville, Tx, Sharon Drain of Midlothian, Tx, Ted Ringener of The Colony, Tx., and Melissa Boucher of Richardson, Tx., nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.She also leaves behind two half-brothers, Paul Stuteville of Lake Champion, and Ben Stuteville, Jr. of Houghton, La., and many nieces and nephews.Preceding her in death was her husband, Ted, on March 30, 1976, two infant daughters, Linda and Tina, three brothers, John B. McCullough, Robert L. McCullough, and Raleigh J. McCullough., and her beloved Mother and Step-Dad, Ben Stuteville.Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, March 6, 2009 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with burial at Mt. Olive Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6 PM to 8 pm Thursday , March 5, at the funeral home.Pallbearers will be Ted Ringener, Scott McMurray, Randy Murley, Darren McMurray, Thomas Hildebrand, and Sean Drain.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,

Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home-Big Spring
Friday 3/6, 1:00 pm
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
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Thursday 3/5, 5:36 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
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Claudine McMurray, 91, of Lake Leon, formerly of Big Spring, Texas, died Monday, March 2, 2009, at a local care center, surrounded by her children.Claudine was born on the "Clabber Hill" Ranch in Martin County, Tx on February 9, 1918. She was the daughter of William Robertson McCullough and Lena Evelyn Merrick. She attended schoolContinue Reading

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Teresa Murley Hodnett left a message on November 30, -0001:
Janet, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother truly was a kind person. I know y'all were very close. Randy and Trisha thought the world of her. You all were very blessed to have her. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Teresa and Family
Terri (Cole) Hedgecock left a message on November 30, -0001:
I remember your mom & dad coming to my mom's cafe (Everybody's Cafe) when I was a little girl. I do not ever remember ever seeing Claudine without a smile. I hope the memories of her smile help you during this difficult time. Terri (Cole) Hedgecock daughter of Maudine Cole
Ken & Pat Eubanks left a message on November 30, -0001:
Don & Sherry, Don sorry to hear about your Mom-our prayers and thoughts are with you. We have retired here in Big Spring (but Kenneth went back to work in Midalnd) and we built a home south of town and I take care of my Dad and his businesses on south highway 87.
Mary Ann Guevara left a message on November 30, -0001:
Trisha, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I will always remember your grandmother's kindness and caring heart.
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory left a message:
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