Murra Jean Barksdale Obituary
The passing of Murra Jean Barksdale in Starkville, Mississippi occurred on June 7, 2026. Murra, born on October 4, 1940 in Jackson, Mississippi, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Julian Ray Barksdale, II; her parents, Murray Stringer and Nellie Ruth Stringer; her brother Jimmy Stringer; and her son David Michael Barksdale.
She is survived by: her siblings, Tom Stringer of Fayetteville, TX, Terry Stringer of Bastrop, TX and Janet Doremus of Wichita, KS; her children, Julian R. Barksdale, III (Carrie) of Madison, MS and Marty Barksdale Thomas (Chris) of Starkville, MS; and her grandchildren, Nathan Thomas, Ben Thomas, Caroline Thomas, Virginia Barksdale, Jacob Barksdale and Alan Barksdale.
