Mrs. Rebecca J. Murray, Galesburg Chapel
70, of Galesburg, died at 7:12 a.m. Monday, July 9, 2012 at home.
She was born April 26, 1942 in Galesburg, the daughter of Merle and Imogene Beegle Nelson. She married Robert R. Carley July 26, 1960 in Galesburg. He preceded her in death on November 24, 1977. She later married Richard L. Murray March 10, 1978 in Burlington, Iowa. He preceded her in death May 20, 2000.
She is survived by two sons, Stanley J. (and Tina) Carley and Jeffrey D. Carley, both of Galesburg; six grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and a brother, David (and Sherry) Nelson. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother.
Rebecca had worked as a clerk at the Salvation Army. She attended Galesburg High School and lived most of her life in Galesburg. She was a member of the Foursquare Gospel Church and had belonged to a sewing club.
Cremation will be accorded. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Friday, July 13, 2012 in Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Sister Karen Wakefield and Brother Kenneth Rusher will officiate. There will be no visitation. Burial will be in East Linwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Foursquare Gospel Church or the family. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.
Becky: We will miss your big heart. Thank you for your kindness to my Mom over the many years. You were a great friend. I pray you are dancing in Heaven and watching over us. You will be missed on Earth but I know you are celebrating with Jesus. Love you. Kat
Stan and Tina: Our thots and prayers are with you for the next few days as you go thru this tough time. We love you and your family.
Jeff and Stan.
Know that our family has you in our prayers. Take care
Sallie and family
Becky, I am so sad you are gone. I will always remember the good times we had together. First with Robbie, playing cards, dancing at Hotel Custer Ballroom, and learning to cook Mexican food with your neighbors. Then with Dick, you guys taught me how to camp and I enjoyed that for many years. Also just visiting and laughing when he was home. I will never forget eating at The Rib Shack with you and your Mom, or the three of us meeting Dick at the truck stop for dinner. Also club with all the ladies– good times and good food. You wore my wedding dress and married Robbie on my first anniversary–reception at my house. We raised our kids together, talked on the phone after I moved to Florida, and Georgia. I had tried calling you the past few months, not realizing how sick you were. My dear sister-in-law, you may be gone from this earth now, but you will never be forgotten. I’m sure we will meet again.