Dena Marie Murray

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Dena Marie Murray, age 87 of Bridgeport, passed away early Monday morning, December 21, 2020 in Mt. Carmel at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born January 30, 1933 in San Diego, CA to William Hasley and his wife Zoe (Turney) Hasley.

Dena married Ralph A. Murray, Jr. on July 20, 1954 in California. Ralph preceded Dena in death after they raised eight beautiful girls and enjoyed many years together.

This holiday season was Dena’s favorite season. She loved having her LARGE family together. She was also very talented in many ways. She loved music…especially Elvis, played the harmonica, made many of her daughters’ outfits as they grew up, and was a loving and fun homemaker. Dena was known by many as “Mom” outside of her own family. Her memory will be cherished, and she will be missed by many.

Surviving family includes: eight daughters- Kathy Leib and husband Rich of Whitestown, IN, Vicky Shoulders of Bridgeport, Connie Webster of Bridgeport, Julie McAdow and husband Terry of Bridgeport, Tracy Tester and fiancé Tim Tuttle of Bridgeport, Teri Ash and husband Donnie of Bridgeport, Stephanie Ash of Bridgeport, and Dana Rich and husband Kip of Flat Rock: 34 grandchildren: 49 great-grandchildren: 14 great-great-grandchildren: and a large extended family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and five siblings.

A burial will take place at Bridgeport City Cemetery in the near future. Plans are still pending. Cunningham Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.cunninghamfuneralhome.com.