Glenda Kay Murray, born March 9, 1958, in Effingham, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2024, surrounded by loved ones at the age of 66.
The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 1, 2024, at Pagel Funeral Homes in Edgewood with a one-hour visitation before the service. Debbie Colclasure will be officiating. The interment will be at Edgewood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Pagel Funeral Homes in Edgewood. Memorials may go to Glenda’s family to help with funeral expenses. Online condolences may be expressed at www.pagelfuneralhome.com
Glenda’s life was built upon her values of family, marked by her unwavering commitment to her Ohana. Glenda’s faith was a guiding light throughout her life, offering her strength and solace along her journey. She had a next-level sweet tooth and was always down for a night of bingo.
She was spoiled rotten by her husband of many years, James Dennis Murray, who stood by her side through life’s challenges and triumphs. Together, they created a family that was Glenda’s crowning achievement and source of immense pride. Her children and grandchildren were her life’s joy: son, Christopher Kuhns; daughter-in-law, Rachel Kuhns; and grandson, Levi Kuhns; son, Chad Kuhns, daughter-in-law, Allison Kuhns; and grandsons Jordan Kuhns and Cameron Kuhns; son, Ryan Kuhns, daughter-in-law, Stephanie Kuhns; and granddaughters, Addyson Kuhns and Alexis Ellis; son, Jason Kuhns, daughter-in-law, Kasei Kuhns; grandson, Dylan Kuhns; and granddaughter, Laney Kuhns; daughter, Jenna Miller, son-in-law, Dustin Miller; and grandsons Zavier Miller and Nolan Miller; son, James P. Murray, daughter-in-law, Brittney Murray; granddaughter, Bria Murray; and grandson, Lynkin Murray; and daughter, Miranda Murray.
She also leaves behind her dear sister, Debbie Colclasure, who shared in the countless memories of her upbringing as well as mother-in-law, Carrol Murray; nieces, Shannon (Horath) Garrison, Tina Horath, Tammy Lampley, Michele Davis; great-nieces, Patricia Williams, Serenity Horath, Wren Davis, Lilly Horath; nephews, Joshua Edwards, Larry Jo Horath Jr., James Horath, Andrew Baxter, Devin Horath; and great-nephews, Weston Baxter, Hayden Horath, Joseph Faust, Melvin Riley Jr., and Anderson Edwards. Glenda was preceded in death by her parents William and Mildred (Rose) Horath; brothers, Billy and Larry Horath Sr.; and sister, Janice Horath.
Glenda kicked cancer’s ass for 2 full years, showing us that no matter what the statistics say, there is always a way. Glenda fought her battle with such unyielding tenacity, defying odds and embodying pure strength along the way.
