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Murrison, Mary Lucile Moffit
Mary Lucile Moffit MurrisonMary Lucile Moffit Murrison, 97, of Cedar Rapids, died peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011 with her family at her side in Cottage Grove Place Health Center, Cedar Rapids. The family will hold a graveside funeral service at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011, at the Tipton Masonic Cemetery in Tipton. The Rev. Lloyd Brockmeyer will officiate. Those desiring to follow the procession to the cemetery are welcome to meet at the Fry Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m. before the service. At her request, no reception will follow the service.
The daughter of Thompson and Edith Wilson Moffit of Tipton, Mary was born May 14, 1914, in Tipton. She graduated from Tipton High School in 1932, and then from Tipton Junior College in 1934. She was a charter member of the National Honor Society. She was united in marriage to Robert Murrison on May 14, 1935, in Ottawa, Ill. They moved from the Quad Cities to Cedar Rapids in 1948. She was a homemaker and a secretary for the business they owned, Brookfield Pest Control. She volunteered for over 40 years at St. Luke's Hospital and Auxiliary. She was also a 50-year member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, U.M.W., and the Elizabeth Circle.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Murrison; brother, Duane Moffit in World War II; and sister, Margaret Hansen. She is survived by her daughter, Trenna Lou Happel; three grandchildren, Doug (Ann) Happel, Bob (Diane) Happel, and Wendy Happel; three great-grandchildren, Molly McInroy, Kate McInroy, and Emily Happel; four sisters, Virginia (Joe) Sherman, Winifred Seiter, Jean Scheeler, Jeanette (George) Knabe; and one brother, Thompson (Giesela) Moffit; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Mary loved her family, enjoyed traveling and playing bridge, among other interests.
A special note of appreciation is extended to the excellent staff and caregivers at Cottage Grove Place.
Memorials may be sent to a charity of your choice in Mary's name.
Published Nov. 25, 2011 in The Gazette
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