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Janet Lynn Murray

Funeral service for Janet Lynn Murray will be 11 a.m., Friday, September 23, at Riverwood Family, with burial in Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday, September 22, at Riverwood, and will resume Friday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of service.

Mrs. Murray, 72, of Loyd Star, passed from this life, September 20, 2022, in Ridgeland, MS. She was born in Brookhaven, MS, April 11, 1950, to Nelson Case and Melanie Wilson Case. Janet was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and watching the grandchildren play sports. She was also a golf enthusiast. Janet lived life to the fullest and was loved by all who knew her. She will be greatly missed.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Michael Murray; her parents; and one granddaughter, Brittany Gill.

Those who remain to cherish her memory are her children, Johnny Fielder (Lisa), Cameron Fielder (Rhonda), Misty Smith (Stephen), Autumn Nelson McDonald; brothers, Jerry Case, Donald Case (Pam), Woody Case; sister, Lola Case; eight grandchildren, Brent Fielder, Kylar Fielder, Austin Smith, Linley Smith, Collin Smith, Alex McDonald, Layne McDonald, and Jessica Morris. She is also survived by five great grandchildren and two lifetime friends, Pat Newman and Jeanette Thomae as well as other loving family members and friends.

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  • Comment Link Kathy and Trent King Saturday, 01 October 2022 20:30 posted by Kathy and Trent King

    So very sorry to hear about Janet. She was such a wonderful and sweet person and she will be missed by so many people. Prayers ?

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  • Comment Link Pat McFarland Monday, 26 September 2022 14:01 posted by Pat McFarland

    I was so sad to hear of Janet’s passing. My prayers are with the entire family. She was a kind Friend.

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  • Comment Link Margaret and Moochie Britt Saturday, 24 September 2022 15:20 posted by Margaret and Moochie Britt

    We are so sorry to just learn that Janet Lynn had passed. She was a sweet classmate and dear friend.

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  • Comment Link Larry  Verna McFadden Friday, 23 September 2022 01:25 posted by Larry Verna McFadden

    Larry and I are so sorry for your loss. We pray for strength, comfort and peace in the days that follow. May God be with you.

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  • Comment Link Jan Delaughter Thursday, 22 September 2022 22:04 posted by Jan Delaughter

    I am so sorry to hear of Janet’s passing. She loved watching her kids and g kids play sports. She was a sweet lady. Prayers for the family!

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  • Comment Link Pam Alexander Thursday, 22 September 2022 17:48 posted by Pam Alexander

    Misty
    Praying for you and your family. Mrs. Jante was a sweet beautiful lady.

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  • Comment Link Mary Lu Redd Wednesday, 21 September 2022 19:03 posted by Mary Lu Redd

    I am so sad to see this. Janet and I enjoyed many hours watching and coaching our girls on the softball field. Precious memories. My deepest sympathy to all the family.

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  • Comment Link Ruth (Dan) Hathaway Wednesday, 21 September 2022 17:21 posted by Ruth (Dan) Hathaway

    Dearest Misty, Stephen, Austin, Linley & Collin Smith, We’re so sorry to hear of the passing away of your mother, and your Childrens’ grandmother. We weren’t blessed to have met her, but we know what it’s like to lose someone so dear and are praying for God‘s comfort at this time. We pray for you to remember all the wonderful things that made her so special to all of you. Please know we love you all very much. The Hathaway and (Fries) Family

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  • Comment Link Ruth (Dan) Hathaway Wednesday, 21 September 2022 17:21 posted by Ruth (Dan) Hathaway

    Dearest Misty, Stephen, Austin, Linley & Collin Smith, We’re so sorry to hear of the passing away of your mother, and your Childrens’ grandmother. We weren’t blessed to have met her, but we know what it’s like to lose someone so dear and are praying for God‘s comfort at this time. We pray for you to remember all the wonderful things that made her so special to all of you. Please know we love you all very much. The Hathaway and (Fries) Family

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  • Comment Link Jackie Lowe Wednesday, 21 September 2022 16:53 posted by Jackie Lowe

    I am so sorry for your loss of your mom

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  • Comment Link Laura Beth Wilson Douglas Wednesday, 21 September 2022 12:36 posted by Laura Beth Wilson Douglas

    I am so sorry to hear this. Prayers for all her loved ones.

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  • Comment Link Tasha Walker Wednesday, 21 September 2022 09:37 posted by Tasha Walker

    Praying for all of you!

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  • Comment Link Bobbie Calcote Tuesday, 20 September 2022 20:33 posted by Bobbie Calcote

    What a sad day. Janet was a beautiful person. She loved life and enjoyed talking about her grandchildren. She will be missed.

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