Betty Jo Murrell
Funeral services for Betty Jo Murrell, 78, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 23, 2013, at First Christian Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Murrell died Friday, October 18, 2013, at Ozarks Medical Center.
She was born December 30, 1934, in Howell County, Missouri, to Wade Avis Griffin and Olva Rhea McCarty Griffin. She graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1951 and on December 9, 1951, she was married to John W. “John Bill” Murrell at West Plains, Missouri. She was the owner/operator of Murrell’s Cleaners for many years. Mrs. Murrell was very involved in church, West Plains Library Board and West Plains Genealogy Society. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, crafting and painting. Mrs. Murrell was a member of First Christian Church.
She is survived by her husband, John Bill Murrell, of the family home; three children, Johnny Murrell, wife, Charlene, West Plains, Missouri, James Murrell, special friend, Marcella Sanderson, West Plains, Missouri and Rhea Marie Edwards, Mountain Home, Arkansas; eight grandchildren, Terry Huston Edwards, Jr., wife, Gina, Robert William Edwards, Rebecca JoAnn Edwards, special friend, Robert Jordan, John William Murrell, III, Ann Elizabeth Murrell, Melissa Marie Murrell, James Wade Murrell, Jr. and Benjamin Edwin Murrell; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Barry Griffin, wife, Rhonda, West Plains, Missouri; nephew, Jonathon Griffin; niece, Natalie Stock; great-nieces; great-nephews; mother-in-law, Dorothy Murrell; and a host of extended family.
Her parents and father-in-law, Jim Murrell, precede her in death.
Visitation will be held from 12:30 until 2:00 p.m., Wednesday at First Christian Church. Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Barbara (King) Williams
October 21, 2013 @ 12:11 pm
Betty was such a thoughtful, caring and kind lady who always had a great big smile to give those she would see.
I thank God for sharing her with us. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Barbara
Mike Burgess
October 21, 2013 @ 9:28 pm
Deepest and sincere sympathy for your loss.
Will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Mike
Sharon Neathery
October 22, 2013 @ 8:33 am
My sincere sympathy in the loss of Betty. She was a very special lady, I was new to West Plains years ago and appreciated her being so friendly when I’d go to the cleaners. My thoughts and prayers to the family.
Sharon Neathery
Paula England
October 22, 2013 @ 11:22 am
I have so many fond memories of Hammond’s Mill camping! Your mom was always so much fun and easy to be with. I know you will miss her. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Paula
Barbara Cook
October 22, 2013 @ 3:50 pm
Remembering many years of being business neighbors and how much I enjoyed visiting with Betty. She was such a neat lady to visit with, always caring and outgoing. Thoughts and prayers to her family.
Helen Murrell
October 22, 2013 @ 4:08 pm
Aunt Betty was a wonderful and loving lady. I have many fond memories of her from when I was a child. She was an adventurous person who collected spoons from all over the country and went camping with Uncle John. I remember being awe struck of the beautiful portrait of her hanging in their home and will always remember her as kind and spirited.
Debbie Owens
October 22, 2013 @ 8:01 pm
So sorry for your lose. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.
Jim and Tammy Woodworth
October 22, 2013 @ 8:31 pm
Our deepest sympathy to the Murrell Family for you loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary Murrell
October 23, 2013 @ 8:53 am
I will always cherish the wonderful memories of our childhood visits with the “West Plains Murrells” and remember my Aunt Betty as a lively and family-loving person. My thoughts are with the entire family and all her friends- we will all miss her.
Alison (Frazier) Head
October 23, 2013 @ 9:07 am
Extending my sympathy to the Murrell Family in your loss. Although I haven’t seen Betty in many years, growing up in the First Christian Church you always knew that every Sunday she would be there with her sweet smile and beautiful voice.
Dale Collier and Melinda Collier Cox
October 23, 2013 @ 2:03 pm
Our sincerest sympathies to your family. We always enjoyed seeing Betty who always greeted you with a smile and a kind word. A truly gentle and lovely lady.
Bud & Marie Nale
October 23, 2013 @ 9:02 pm
Betty was a wonderful person who will be missed. You have our sincere sympathy and prayers.
Larry and Pam Coffman
October 23, 2013 @ 10:10 pm
Our deepest sympathies, in the loss of you Mother. Our prayers are for your family. Betty was such a nice lady. I didn’t know her very well, but each time I did visit with her, she was such a pleasant person to be around.
Ellen Powell Rodriguez
October 24, 2013 @ 3:12 pm
Rhea:
sorry for your loss. Haven’t seen you since high school, but have wondered over the years where you and others were. Lifting you up.
Ellen Powell
TARAH WHITE
October 31, 2013 @ 8:17 am
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kathy Ring
November 5, 2013 @ 12:02 pm
John, I just found out this weekend at Ft De Chartres from Harry about Betty. I am so sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is. She was such a wonderful lady and you were blessed to have each other for so many years. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I have many wonderful memories of the two of you. I will cherish them.
Abby Lofgren
November 10, 2013 @ 12:23 pm
Betty was a dandy. She sure showed love for her family in everything she did. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Dr. James, and Abby Lofgren