Ruth (Eberhardt) Murray

Mrs. Ruth Eberhardt Murray, 83, of McCormick, SC, entered into eternity surrounded by family on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Self Regional Medical Center in Greenwood, SC.  She transitioned from labor to reward, to the care and keeping of a loving and merciful God with whom she is now resting in everlasting peace.  Born May 14, 1936 in Abbeville County to the late George Willie Eberhardt and Willie Mae McHerrin Eberhardt, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend.

Ruth attended Clark College, Atlanta GA majoring in Home Economics.  She utilized her education and inherited gifts to assist in the success of Murray’s Garage as the Secretary.  She was also an accomplished seamstress who sewed bridal and attendant’s gowns, prom dresses, and other sewing and tailoring.

Ruth was an active member of Glovers Chapel Baptist Church, where she was the church organist for over 40 years. She faithfully served in various roles throughout the years as a Missionary, Deaconess, Church Usher and vocalist on the Gospel Choir.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Gregory Crosby, Harvey Murray, Jr. and Curry Murray; sisters, Carrie Johnson and Sarah Eberhardt; grandson, Eric McCants; son-in-law, Tony Childs; and previous husband, Willie B. Crosby.

Ruth is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Harvey Lee Murray; daughters, Theresa Crosby Childs of Greenwood, SC and Reverend Dr. Linda (Billy) Tucker of McCormick, SC; sons, Ricky B. (Stephanie) Crosby of Aldie, VA, Jerome Perrin of McCormick, SC and Rev. Keith New of Augusta, GA; sister, Agnes McLaughlin of McCormick, SC; aunts, Mae Ossie Cobb and Ruth (Ulysses) Belcher both of Abbeville, SC, Melvina McHerrin of Ottsville, PA and Minnie McHerrin of Jamaica, NY; daughters-in-law, Rev. Carolyn Murray of Calhoun Falls, SC and Janice Crosby of Columbia, SC; fourteen grandchildren, twenty-eight great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Sacred arrangements have been entrusted to SERENITY-MURRAY MORTUARY. 

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