Darlene M. Murray Obituary (1928 - 2013)

Darlene M. Murray. 84, of Pana died Friday, September 6, 2013 in Heritage Health Care, Pana. She was born October 26, 1928 in Litchfield, IL, the daughter of Duaine R. and Marie Lawrence Sackett, deceased. Darlene was a graduate of Litchfield High School and had attended Bible College in Ardmore, OK. She had lived in Moberly, Missouri, Yuma, Arizona and the Tower Hill and Pana areas. She had been a telephone operator, had worked in the grocery store and was a homemaker. She loved quilting. Darlene was a member of First United Methodist Church, Pana where she sang in the choir and was a member of United Methodist Women. She also volunteered at Pana Community Hospital Auxiliary. She was married to Lester Zumwalt in 1949 and they later divorced. She married James Murray in 1963 and he preceded her in death. Darlene is survived by her children: Dale Zumwalt in Massachusetts; Jan (Zumwalt) Vieback husband Jerry, Pana, IL; Don Zumwalt wife Holly, Elko, Nevada; Dan O. Murray and Kenneth Murray both in Illinois; 10 grandchildren: Zack, Barry, Natalie, Christina, Scott, Marie, Kelley, Gina, Lana, Eric; and by several great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Loren Sackett and Duaine Sackett, Jr. Funeral Information Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 11, 2013 in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Derrick Ritchie officiating. There will be no graveside committal services. Visitation will be Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service.