of Harrison, AR
July 27, 1929 - December 25, 2024
Dorothy Jo Trotter Murray passed away on December 25, 2024, at the age of 95 at Hospice of the Hills in Harrison, Arkansas. She was born in Gaither, AR to the late Ralph A. and Gertrude Wagley Trotter on July 27, 1929. On March 11, 1951, Dorothy married the love of her life, James E. Murray, who preceded her in death on April 25, 1992.
She is survived by her son, Richard J. Murray of Harrison, AR; daughter-in-law, Debra Murray of Camden, AR; grandchildren, James J. Murray of No. Little Rock, AR, Mickie, and Scott Graves of Little Rock, AR, and four great-grandchildren, Noah, Madelynn, Sophie Graves, and Andrew Finch, and numerous other family members. In addition to her parents and husband, Dorothy was preceded in death by her son, Jim Murray; grandchildren, Mandy and Chris Ham; brothers, Dennis Trotter and Perry Trotter and sister, Gladys Raley.
Dorothy was a former member of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution where she served as registrar. She was a member of the Board of Directors of the Claude Parrish Cancer Center. She was kind-hearted and always willing to help her friends and neighbors. She loved her family and church family dearly. Dorothy cherished time spent with her loved ones.
Visitation and the funeral service were on December 31, 2024, officiated by Rev. Doug Cartwright, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.
Interment was at Maplewood Cemetery in Harrison.
Pallbearers were Eric Vest, Joshua Vest, Thomas Sniff, James J. Murray, Noah Graves, and Andrew Finch.
Honorary pallbearers were Susan Hudson Keller, Denice Butler, Judy Willey, Teresa Wray, and Wanda Moorehouse.
Memorial gifts can be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Harrison (915 South Maple St., Harrison, AR 72601) and the Murray Family Scholarship Fund at the University of the Ozarks (415 North College, Clarksville, AR 72830).
To order a DVD copy of this video memorial, please contact our funeral home at + 18707413113.
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22 Condolence(s)
Sylvia Williams Scott
Sunday, January 5, 2025
Dear Richard and Family,
Prayers for peace and comfort in the loss of your sweet mother. Even though we don’t get to visit much anymore, I look around and see memories of you and the fun times we spent together as friends. Miss Dorothy was a part of many of these wonderful memories, too. I loved being around her. May God bless.
John T Raley
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Dorothy was a sweet lady and a wonderful aunt. We will all miss her
Judy Willey
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
I will miss you Mrs. Dorothy. I'll miss our conversations on many subjects. We talked about family, about our salvation, and we had many laughs when we talked about our childhoods. I know how much you were missing your family and friends who had gone on. The world will miss your generation of tough and tender souls who could speak truth and yet not offend everyone. Your love and compassion for your family and friends were always evident. And the smile when you spoke of all the "littles" conveyed your love. I am so happy to have been able to visit with you and Richard on many occasions and to have these memories. So, until we meet again in heaven, I will love and miss you.
Lynda Villines
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Richard, so saddened to hear about your mom's passing. She was such a sweet lady. Praying for you & your family. Love you, Lynda Villines
Lisa Hinz
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Such terrible news to hear of the passing of my great Aunt Dorothy. I sure loved the visits we had. I have such fond memories of her nurturing kindness. She and Uncle James were such amazing people. May she rest in peace.
Aleta Mattingly
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
How I loved Dorothy! She was an incredible woman who touched my life in ways that as I remember our times together a smile comes immediately to my face. Her lack of pretense and candor were qualities I've always admired in a person. Rest well dear one.
Denice Butler
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Ms. Dorothy was one of a kind; loving with a touch of sass. I’ll miss her dearly. Always enjoyed our visits. Now go rest high on that mountain my friend.
Bobbie Bradley
Monday, December 30, 2024
My Aunt Dorothy and Uncle James have always been special. My sisters and brothers and I called them Dorothy and James. Like Thommy said in a message above, we used to visit every summer after we moved to California. I usually stayed with Dorothy and James. I came for visits sporadically after I married. Dorothy has always been like a second Mother to me. She was a wonderful, intelligent, amazing woman, always there for me when I needed her advice. I will love and miss her always.
God bless all of the family during this sad time.
Diana Rice
Monday, December 30, 2024
So much love for this lady...for many years she and Richard have been good friends of mine! God has a true Angel
Love you, Richard,
Diana Rice
Zane Mattingly
Monday, December 30, 2024
I didn't know Dorothy personally but my life has been enriched by the legacy left in her son Richard. She raised a kind and caring man who has been a dear friend to myself and my family during the good times and the hard times. Thank you Miss Dorothy for making our world a better place
Don Anderson
Sunday, December 29, 2024
Jerry and Gail Otwell
Sunday, December 29, 2024
Dorothy and James were my neighbors when I moved to Harrison in 1966. She was a wonderful neighbor and friend. Gail and I send our Condolences to Ricky and to her grandchildren.
Rita Stephenson Mahannah
Sunday, December 29, 2024
God Bless the family during this time of sorrow
Judy Smith
Saturday, December 28, 2024
A lady with a kind and generous soul,that describes Miss Dorthy to me. She was a joy to know.
Judy Smith
Saturday, December 28, 2024
A lady with a kind and generous heart,that describes Miss Dorthy Murray. She had a delightful personality and was a joy to know. Thoughts and prayers go out to Richard and family. .
Kathy Parker
Saturday, December 28, 2024
Dorothy and I have been friends and card friends for years. She will be missed by me
Terri Ivie
Friday, December 27, 2024
Dorothy was one of a kind. I know she will be missed by many and forgotten by none. I aways loved our conversation.
Thomas Raley
Friday, December 27, 2024
Aunt Dorothy and Uncle James were two of my favorites, when my family would make the pilgrimage to Harrison on a yearly basis for years. We would stay at my grandparents farm and later in town just down from my Aunt and Uncle’s house.
For me that was time I would spend with my cousins Jim and Rick. We were great friends and had many adventures together at our grandparents house and their home.
Later on when I traveled back to Harrison to visit, I would stay at Aunt Dorothy’s house and visit with her and Rick. My cousin Rick became one of my good friends.
I have nothing to say but the Murray family from parents to children are great and a genuine pleasure for me to have grown up with.
Patty Raley
Friday, December 27, 2024
Dorothy was not only my aunt, but also a woman who was loving, giving, and caring. She always made everyone around her feel loved, cared for, and a part of her family. It is an honor to call her my beloved aunt. She will be greatly missed. She was always there to listen, give good advice, and make you feel loved. I shall always treasure the times I spent with her. She had her church circle of friends, her cancer society group, the DAR group, and most of Harrison who all considered her to be their good friend. May she rest in peace, know no more pain, and spend her days with her loved ones.
Glen Raley
Friday, December 27, 2024
Many good memories with “Aunt” Dorothy and “Uncle” James.
May our God comfort you all.
Cindy Raley
Friday, December 27, 2024
Our deepest condolences to Ricky and the family upon hearing of the passing of Aunt Dorothy. Loved the times shared with her and the family over the years.
Gilda Epperson
Friday, December 27, 2024
Miss Dorothy and her son Richard’s have been a highlight for our day here at Walgreens with their kind and loving ways. She is already missed! My prayers go out to the family for this great lost! Remembering that she has been an enrichment to everyone she meet!