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Marguerite McMurtry

  • January 5, 1922 - January 17, 2012
  • Saint Louis, Missouri
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“Please allow me to extend my sincerest sympathies, as I have just heard that Aunt Maggie has passed away. I have been thinking of my extended...Read More » ”
1 of 5 | Posted by: Tiffany Tipton-Lozano - Oakland, CA

“Our prayers are with you and your family as you remember your mother with love and kindness. May your memories keep a smile in your heart always. ...Read More » ”
2 of 5 | Posted by: Eugene/JoAnn Tipton - Oakland, CA

“To the Family: May your hearts be filled with loving memories of joyful times together, as you celebrate a life well-lived! (Psalm 90:10) My...Read More » ”
3 of 5 | Posted by: SJB - Forest Park, GA

“Rest in peace Aunt Maggie. You were loved by your family, and will be truly missed. My grandmother, your sister, Nana, always shared great memories...Read More » ”
4 of 5 | Posted by: Michael BUFORD - LOS ANGELES, CA

“Rest in peace Aunt Maggie I am eternally grateful for all that you have done for me. ”
5 of 5 | Posted by: B renda Tipton gaines - oakland, CA


Life Reflections of Marguerite Collins (Maggie-Mike) McMurtry was born January 5, 1922 in St. Louis, Missouri. She was the oldest of 3 children. She leaves behind a sister and brother, Lucille Latimore and Eugene Collins in death. Marguerite was educated at St. Rita, a private Catholic boarding school. She went there from 1st-12th grade and received her high school diploma. After graduating she met and was united in holy matrimony to Ellis McMurtry, Sr. and from that union they had 3 loving sons. Marguerite worked for 35 years at Rindeer's Drugs as a Pharmacy Technician. She was also a wonderful homemaker and cook. Marguerite passed away on January 17, 2012. Marguerite leaves behind her three sons, Ellis McMurtry, Jr., Reginald McMurtry, and Michael McMurtry. Her 7 grandchildren, Sharon and Markl Johnson, Leslie and Brian Givance, Terry and Danny Dumaine, Tracy McMurtry, Lisa McMurtry. She had 7 great-grandchildren, Tyler, Alexis, Blake Johnson, Ashley Givance, Jasmine, Brianna, and Miles Dumaine; also a host of nieces and nephews, Brenda, Faye, Eugene Tipton, Kevin, Kerri, and Keith Collins; a host of great nieces and nephews and a host of cousins and friends. The family would like to thank you for your prayers and support. We thank God for giving us our loving Mother. When you met her you would be left with lasting memory of her. She shared her heart with others. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of Marguerite McMurtry. You are invited to add a Tribute in her memory. Please click "Sign Guestbook" below to add our own memories, reflections, thoughts or condolences.