Dorothy Murray

Dorothy Murray, 66, of Piggott, passed away Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009, at the Piggott Community Hospital.

She was born July 2, 1943, in Hornersville, Mo., and was the daughter of the late Buster and Christine Poe. Dorothy was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church of Piggott.

She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Brett Gage; one brother and three sisters.

Survivors include her husband, Ray Murray of Piggott; four sons, Kevin Murray and wife Johnna of Piggott, Bryan Murray and wife Janet of Paragould, Tommy Murray and wife Sharon of Piggott and Tony Gage and wife Vickie of Iowa; one brother, Edgar Allen Poe of Benton Harbor, Mich.; seven grandchildren, Tanner Murray, Logan Murray, Ethan Murray, Mindy Murray, Millie Murray, Mollie Osborn and Ella Murray, along with many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Jan. 3, at the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Piggott with Kevin Murray officiating. Burial was in Pine Knot Cemetery at Paragould. Pallbearers were Wade Murray, Kerry Murray, Allen Riggins, Johnny Dye, Jeff Hook, Wade Harris and Jerry Massey.

Hoggard and Sons Funeral Home of Piggott was in charge of arrangements. Those wishing to post online condolences may do so at www.hoggardfuneralhome.com