Obituary of Melissa Erin Murry

Melissa Erin Murry, 48, of Belleview, Florida passed away July 19, 2022, at her home after a battle with cancer. Melissa was born in Lawrence, Kansas the daughter of COL William V. Murry, US Army and Lt. Col. Sharon M. Murry, US Air Force of Ocala, FL. She was a graduate of Central Florida Community College and the University of Florida. She was a member of the Ocala Garden Club and the former Belleview Lions Club. She was at various times a waitress, a bartender, a Nautilus instructor, a teacher, an Uber driver, and a Home Health Care Aide. She loved dancing, music of all kinds, rappelling, and riding the motorcycle she took to UF with her. She was a faithful member of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, and a candidate and staffer of Christ Renews His Parish. Her friends describe her as compassionate and a good listener with a contagious laugh. She had a personal passion for helping the less fortunate. She was a single Mom whose life was devoted to her son Devin. Melissa is survived by her son, Devin E. Murry and parents: William Vance Murry and Sharon Miller Murry, Ocala, FL, sister, Diana Murry Varbel , brother, Brian William Murry, nephew Jason Christopher Lloyd and nieces, Jessica Lloyd Morales and Lisa Murry. She was preceded in death by brother, Kevin Cochran Murry. The family will receive friends at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, Ocala, FL on Monday, July 25, 2022, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM. Interment will be at Belleview Cemetery, Belleview, Florida. Arrangements entrusted to Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 5946 SE Robinson Road, Belleview, FL 34420. Condolences may be left at Hiers-Baxley.com.