Marsha Butler Murray
Sept. 29, 1950 – Jul. 10, 2020
Marsha Lynn Butler Murray, 69, of Richmond, Virginia, passed away on July 10, 2020, in the comfort of her home and family. Marsha was a warrior and battled cancer for more than four years. Despite the hardships of this disease, she always kept a positive attitude with many smiles and laughter. She was preceded in death by her father, Byron Edward Butler, and her mother, Doris Schumann Butler. Marsha will be forever loved by her husband of 45 years, Ian James Murray; daughter Kelly Elizabeth Murray; son Michael James Murray and his wife Jenna Blandford Murray; grandchildren Parker and Maddie Murray; and in-laws Rob and Joanne Blandford. Marsha was a 1968 graduate of Douglas Freeman High. Before committing full-time to family life and raising two great children plus taking care of many loving pets, Marsha worked with the Independent Board of Insurance Agents and the Richmond Board of Realtors. She also volunteered for Henrico Public Schools in the Writing to Read program. She was a very giving, compassionate and loving person to all! She will be greatly missed by her family and friends, but know that the universe will have our paths cross again one day. A family gathering is planned to celebrate her beautiful spirit and life. Memorial donations may be made to the Virginia Cancer Society at Donate3.cancer.org.
Arrangements by Affinity Funeral Service Richmond Chapel.
My sincere condolences to family and friends. Marsha was/is a friend and will be remembered.
My thoughts and love are with you all.
Our condolences from the Litten family.
Beautiful girl inside and out truly will be missed my dear friend to me and many others she loved her family so deeply she loved to talk about them and she would just smile you could see the love pouring out of her until we meet again Marsha I love you and will miss you very very much♡♡♡
Remembering such a nice time at our house grilling on our deck when we lived there. When you were leaving my dog Max (hobo that he was) just jumped into your Minivan. Only later did I find out you had slipped him some steak during dinner. He never got people-food so you were magic to him!
Jan and I are so saddened. As you know Jan is a two time survivor but always it is in your mind. I wish you and the kids peace, grieving and then remembering the best of times like above. Our thoughts are with you.
I just saw this. Barbara and I send our condolences to you and your family.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Ian,
Carolyn and I wish hope, comfort and peace in this time of sadness. So sorry for the loss of your wife.
Carolyn and Robert Smith
I pray God grant comfort and peace to Ian and his family at this sad time. May you be blessed with the memories and love that Marsha gave to each of you.
Ian, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my prayers.
Ian,
Sarah and I are so very sorry to hear of Marsha’s passing. She was a loving, caring wife, mother and grandmother. She was a beautiful person who gave so much to others. Marsha will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
We pray that loving memories of a life extremely well lived will comfort you, Mike and Kelly always.
Dwight and Sarah Johnson
Ian, Mike, and Kelly, I pray that our savior, Jesus Christ would comfort you and soften your grief.
Ian, I only knew Marsha briefly from my short time living in Richmond many years ago. However, she made a great and lasting impression by her kindness to me during a time that I was a ridiculous, immature grad student. I have remembered her fondly over the years and will continue in those thoughts. My sincere condolences to you and your family. God bless my old friend.
So very sorry to hear of Marsha’s passing, I know you and the family will truly miss her. My prayers are with all of you
Jackie
Ian and Family , so sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers
Rex & Lyda Slack
Ian,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
Lynn & Jim McGuffin
Our thoughts, prayers, and love to the family. Her smile will be greatly missed.
All of our love and prayers to all of you from both Kimberly and I.
My condolences to Ian and the rest of the family.
Ian, Michael and Kelly– –We are so saddened about the passing of Marsha. Marsha and I go way back to 2nd grade and we had so many
great times together! She will be greatly missed. Sending love and prayers your way……….take care. Love, Buddy and Susan
Anne & I send our prayers and condolences for Marsha who was such a compassionate lady and a tough fighter. We knew her as an awesome wife, mother, and grandmother of whom Ian was always very proud of. We are saddened by your loss and wish you comfort that while she is in Heaven, she can look down and help you shave just 3 strokes off your game.
It was always a pleasure to see Marsha’s smiling face when the Muir Foodwagon came to the Murray household. Marcia will be greatly missed and may she rest in peace. God Bless the entire family.
Ian, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
I considered Marsha a friend during our days at Freeman. She was always one of the kindest and sweetest people. I am so very sorry to hear of her passing.
Heartfelt condolences to you, Ian. My prayers will be with you as you grieve.
This was such a sad piece of news. Marsha was a genuine sweetheart.
I was so sorry to hear of Marsha’s passing. My thoughts are with you, Ian. Sending you and your family my deepest sympathy.