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Obituary for MAXINE DENISE MURRAY
Maxine Denise Murray was born in Calvert County, MD on March 6, 1961. Maxine was the thirteenth child of James Clifton Long, Sr. and Ethelyn Offer Long. She departed this life on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC.
Maxine, better known as "Max" received her education in the public schools of Calvert County. Upon graduation she furthered her education by attending nursing school and was employed at Calvert Memorial Hospital as a nursing assistant. She also worked private duty assisting the elderly, as well as a Department Supervisor at Wal-Mart for many years.
Maxine was united in holy matrimony to George "Tommy" Murray on September 28, 1997. From their union they had one son, Thomas Jeremiah Murray, better known to many as "TJ".
Maxine enjoyed going to church, listening to gospel music on 104.1, cooking, watching soap operas, eating crabs, and entertaining anyone who came to her house. She wants to be remembered as being loving, caring, and thoughtful with a big heart. She loved kids, and was dedicated to her family and her loving church family. She stressed that she loved living life to the fullest.
Maxine leaves to cherish her memories: a devoted husband, George; one son, Thomas; one granddaughter which was her heart, Samiya Nicole; three brothers, James C. Long, Jr. (Alice), Durrell Long (Felicia), Patrick Long (Darlene); eight sisters, Carlene Holland, Rose Long, Ethel Conley, Leslie Gross (Larry), Claudia Smith, Christine Long, Darlene Long, LaShawn Brooks (Howard); two sisters-in-law, Ruth Long and Janice Johnson; four brothers-in-law, Kim (Tashonna), Marcus, and Eric Murray, and John Rafinello; dear friends, Vicky Watkins, Stella and Daniel Hurley; the Summer City Blvd. neighborhood kids, Pam Hanks, Patricia Mackall, and her buddy Robert "Bobby" Price; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifton and Ethelyn Long; brothers, Oliver and Thomas "Eli" Long; sisters, Geraldine Johnson, and Shirley Rafinello.
