Catherine Rose Murray, 90, of Kannapolis, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family in Kannapolis, NC.

She was born May 19, 1934 in Carbondale, PA to the late John and Katherine Willis.  Catherine Murray was a long time resident of Carbondale, PA.  She married Jack Murray, and was a loving mother to their four children, raising them in Owego, NY.  Catherine’s greatest passion was her family. She had a big heart and was always taking care of everyone.  She worked in the Department of Defense as Assistant to the Commander for 17 years.

In addition to her parents, Catherine was preceded in death by her husband, John “Jack” Murray and her daughter, Ann Marie Murray.

Catherine is survived by her children, David Murray, John Murray (Patty), and Paul Murray.  Grandchildren, Brian Murray (Kayla), Sean Murray (Jaime), Matthew Murray, Max Murray, Melissa Deuel (Aric), Michelle Hedgepeth, Megan Murray Corvinelli.  Great Grandchildren, Lexi Murray, Madden Murray, Rowan Murray, Finley Murray, Major Murray, McKenzie Murray, Adrienne Deuel, Mason Deuel and Erik Hedgepeth.  And many other family members and friends including sisters, brother, cousins, nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Carbondale, PA on a later date per Catherine’s wishes to “Bury Me Irish”.

Memorials may be made to St. Rose Catholic Church 6 N Church Street, Carbondale, PA or the American Diabetes Association PO Box 7023, Merrifeild, VA 22116 or CVAN of Concord 543 Concord Parkway, N Concord, NC 28027.

Carolina Cremation is honored to serve the Murray family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.