Laura Vere Murray Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Laura Vere Murray (Cumberland, Maryland), born in Westernport, Maryland, who passed away on March 3, 2026, at the age of 98, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Cecil Johnson and Georgia Johnson (Plum); her husband Dr. Jack L. Murray, Sr.; her sisters, Rosalie Papageorge, Barbara Porter and Karen Gailey; and her daughter-in-law Katie Murray (Havenga).

She is survived by: her brother John Teter of Florida; her children, Dr. Jack L. Murray, Jr., Vickie Murray, David Murray (Karen) and Kimberly Redmond (Mark); her grandchildren, Tricia Witt (Bobby), Anna Stewart, Jamie Bailey (Nick), Cassie Murray (Jacquelyn Breeden), Jaclyn Stout, Cory Stout, Michelle Redman Shelton (Brett), Scott Ackerman (Anita) and Kimberly Severino (Steve); her great grandchildren, Logan, Hope O'Brien, Victoria Jade Witt Nestler (Jessie), Megan Rashell Irving, Anya Murray, Alayzia Ward, Sebastian Stewart, Surae Stewart, Hailey Moore, Cole Moore, Blake Bailey, Taylor Curtis (Hunter Tucker), Kyleigh Shelton, Brielle Shelton, Steel Shelton, Lucas Severino, Lia Severino, Nathan Severino, Daniel Ackerman and Isabella Ackerman; and her great great grandchildren, Malachi and Lily Ann O'Brien. She is also survived by her children; as brothers, sisters, and best friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either re Temple #118, D.O.N., c/o Judith, PQ, 8 Richard Way, LaVale, MD 21502; Daughters of the Nile Foundation, 6705 Mesa Dr, Austin, TX 78731; or to the Ali Ghan Shrine Center, P.O. Box 1416, Cumberland, MD 21501-1416.