Mary Lou Murray, retired postmaster

Mary Lou Murray, 87, of Lewes, formerly of Bethany Beach, passed away after a brave battle with cancer Thursday, April 16, 2020.  She was surrounded by her loving family while making the transition to be with her Lord.

Mary Lou was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., May 16, 1932, to the late Louis B. and Dorothy V. Evans. She graduated from Lord Baltimore High School and worked for the U.S. Postal Service for many years.  She served in Bethany Beach and Rehoboth Beach as a postal clerk.  She later became officer in charge of Clarksville Post Office, then the postmaster of Showell, Md., and Nassau.

She was a long time member and sang in the choir at Mariner’s Bethel United Methodist Church in Ocean View. She was also a member of the Organization of Triangles in the Masonic Order of New York.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert L. Murray; her son, Glenn L. Murray; and her sisters Peggy Ann Wilgus and Norma Lee Wingate.

She is survived by her daughter, Robbin L. Murray and Diane Raynes, her life partner, of Lewes; her sister and brother-in-law, Betty Jane and George Keen of Ocean View; her closest first cousins, Claire and Brice Layton of Ocean View; and her loving companion of many years, William R. Bunting of Millsboro. She was also blessed with a host of nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and -nephews, other close cousins, and many friends who were like family.

She loved people and had a great smile that tended to light up a room and stimulate happy conversation. She will be sorely missed by many.  She loved life and lived it to the fullest with vibrant energy and a strong sense of independence.

Due to the COVID–19 pandemic, a private graveside service will be held at Mariner’s Bethel Cemetery.  A celebration of Mary Lou’s life will be held at a later date, once the restrictions have been lifted.

Donations in memory of Mary Lou may be sent to Mariner’s Bethel Methodist Church, 81 Central Ave., Ocean View, DE 19970. 

Online condolences may be sent by visiting  www.melsonfuneralservices.com