Mrs. Barbara Lucille Murray age 79 of Keystone Heights

February 4, 1941 - April 26, 2020

Mrs. Barbara Lucille Murray age 79 of Keystone Heights, FL passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020, at Windsor Health and Rehab Center in Starke. She was born February 4, 1941, in Bradford, Pennsylvania to the late John and Agnes (Kearns) Rose. Prior to her retirement she had worked as a bookkeeper and office manager for a doctor’s office. Mrs. Murray was of the Catholic faith and supported many of their causes; she was President of the PTA at Verplanck Elementary School in Manchester CT. She also enjoyed cooking, was a Girl Scout Leader, avid bowler and like playing Bridge and Mahjong. Barbara spent many years supporting her family’s weekend hobby of motorcycle racing in New England and Florida. After retiring they lived in Blairsville, GA and in 2016 made Keystone Heights, FL their home. Barbara had a special way of making everyone feel welcomed at their home. She was a cat lover and volunteered at the local Animal Shelter. Bill and Barbara enjoyed camping and traveling across the United States in their motorhome. They also visited Canada, England, Ireland and the Panama Canal. She is survived by her husband of 60 years William M. Murray, JR. of Keystone Heights and their two daughters Connie Murray (Kenny Hall) of Keystone Heights and Donna Wilson (Nolan) of West Palm Beach; one brother Tom Rose of Bradford, PA; step brother Kent Stewart of New Jersey and step sister Pam Nick of PA along with a brother in-law David Murray of St. Cloud. She was also lovingly called “Grammie” by her grandchildren Allison Meese, Austin Wilson, Amanda Hall and Courtney Hall and great grandchildren Elizabeth, Brendan, Rylan, Aidan and Brantley. Also left behind are a great-great granddaughter and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the Girl Scouts of America. Arrangements are under the care of JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 340 East Walker Drive, Keystone Heights, FL 32656. www.jonesgallagherfh.com.