Murtrell Sligh Obituary
The memory of Murtrell Sligh of Selma, North Carolina, who passed away on June 21, 2025 at the age of 71, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Murtrell departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Murtrell may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Murtrell leaves behind.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Willie Sligh and Cora Sligh; his wife Mary Sligh; his daughters, Sandra Sanders and Michelle Sanders; and his sisters, Mary Newsome and Maxine Lewis. He was also cherished by other relatives and friends.
The family would request in lieu of flowers monetary contributions be submitted to the funeral home directly Walter Sanders Funeral & Cremations 302 S. Bright Leaf Blvd., Smithfield, NC 27577 for Murtnell Sligh.
