Kathleen Ann Murray's Obituary
Kathleen Ann Murray, age 65 of Troy, Michigan and formerly of Royal Oak, Michigan passed away on March 23, 2022 at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan. She was born on May 25, 1956 in Aberdeen, Scotland.
Beloved Wife of Bernard “Mike” John Murray, II. They married on June 24, 2000 in Troy, Michigan. She is pre-deceased by her son, Scott Howard Johns (surviving, Natasha Johns) and a daughter, Lindsay Jean Leith. Mother of William Albert Leith Lisk (Stefanie Lisk), Lori Kathrine Lewis (Jessie Lewis) and Michelle Lynn Coletti (Sam Coletti). Grandmother of Ian, Olivia, James, Rylan, Xavier, Isaac, Gino and Maddalene. Kathleen is pre deceased by her parents, William Ness Leith and Sheila Leith Beaten.
Born in Aberdeen, Scotland where she moved to Canada before moving to Michigan in 1966. Graduated from Royal Oak Kimball High School in 1974 where she joined the school’s committee through out her high school career. She also took up Highland Dancing in her teens where she won medals in various competitions she competed in. She is proud of her Scottish heritage. She enjoyed playing the Accordion and crafting. She was a Devoted Wife that loved Her family and a proud Grandmother. She is loved by her family and is greatly missed.
Memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 29th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm with the Memorial Service at 3:00 pm at Hopcroft Funeral Home, 31145 John R. Road, (1 block N. of 13 Mile Road, west side of John R. Road), Madison Heights, Michigan. In lieu of flowers and donations to the family, please consider making a donation to https://www.armyemergencyrelief.org/donate.
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