Marilyn Kay Mcmurray

McMurray, Marilyn Kay (Kraft); of Davisburg formerly of Pontiac; born on October 28, 1942, passed away at home surrounded by family on December 25, 2021; age 79; wife of James for 49 years; mother of Karen McMurray and Connie (Jeff) Schimp; grandmother of Cameron & Thomas; sister of Gary (Linda) Kraft & Steve (Dianne) Kraft; preceded in death by her parents: Pius & Anne Kraft and siblings Leroy Kraft & Elaine Kraft. Special aunt to Kelly Tracy, Erin Khoury, Laura Hutton & Michael Kraft. Also, her lifelong friends Mary Jo White and Judy Johnson. Marilyn was a graduate of St. Michaels high school. She did the books for the family business until her death.  When diagnosed with cancer, she made the decision to fight. She withstood 3 months of painful treatment, but the cancer was stronger than she was. She found happiness in spending time with family, working in the yard, traveling to her home in Florida and enjoying her many friends. Marilyn had a quick, dry sense of humor. She always thought of others before herself and was a caregiver to many. A memorial celebration will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston. Inurnment All Saints Cemetery, Waterford. Memorials may be made to Karmanos Cancer Center. Please leave a memory or condolence on the online guestbook below.