Sandra Griffis Murray

It is with great sadness that the family of Sandra G. Murray announces her passing on November 20, 2021. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Charles “Elmer” Murray, son Jimmy Don Murray and wife Jennifer of Loganville, Georgia, daughter Dr. Tracy Murray of Lawrenceville, Georgia, grandchildren Lucas, Cole, and Paige Murray of St. Augustine, Florida, brother Estil Griffis Jr. of Jeffersonville, Indiana, brother Donald Griffis of Bowling Green, Kentucky, and many nieces and nephews.

Grandma Sandy, as she is lovingly known, was a passionate and integral part of a large community at Sanctuary Baptist Church in Loganville, Georgia. She was a servant of God and a proud American. Professionally, Sandra earned her undergraduate and Master’s degree at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky where would meet and marry her husband Elmer Murray. They would go on to raise three children. Sandy was a dedicated teacher and administrator for her entire career within the Jefferson County Kentucky School System retiring in 2004 and moving to Georgia.

Sandy was physically fit. You could often find her walking her beloved dog Sam. She enjoyed gardening and being active within her homeowners association. She was the ultimate Alabama Football fan and an avid reader.

Elmer and Sandy’s first son, Stephan A. Murray, passed on September 10th, 2020. Although this was devastating to the family, she found her strength in God and the love of Jesus.

She worked tirelessly at Operation Christmas Child through Samaritan’s Purse to deliver supplies, goods, presents, and joy to children in need around the world.

Her devotion reminds us of Isaiah 6:8 And I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: “Whom shall I send, And who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here I am! Send me.”

In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations to the Cerebral Palsy Foundation at www.yourcfp.org or Sanctuary Baptist Church located 3064 Oak Grove Road in Loganville, GA 30052.

Visitation will be held at Wages and Sons Funeral Home in Lawrenceville on Saturday November 27, 2021, from 2-4 pm EST with Chapel Service at 4pm.

Burial will be 11 am CST on Monday November 29, 2021 at Holly Springs Cemetery in Brownsville, Kentucky.