SCIO -Sally Jayne Murray, 61, of Wadsworth Hill Road, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at home surrounded by family. She was born in Hornell on June 7, 1959 the daughter of the late James K. and Lorena (Eaton) Rahr. On November 3, 1978 in Friendship she married her husband of forty-two years, Garold “Jerry” E. Murray, who survives.
Jayne was a 1978 graduate of Belmont Central School. She was first employed at the Red Fox in Scio. In 1990 she began working at “The Store” in Scio as a deli and sales clerk, until January 16, 2021, when she stopped working due to ill health. She was a member of the Scio Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. She collected wind chimes, and loved her dogs, and spending time with her family.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by: two sons, Gary Murray, and Christopher Murray both of Scio; a step-daughter, Laura Young of Wellsville; five grandchildren, Carley Young, Broderick Young, Ashley (Steve) Kear, Megan Murray, and Leah Murray; four great grandchildren, Abbie Lanphier, Alexis Kear, Madison Kear, and Easton Kear; as well as several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by: a sister, Patti Smith, and two brothers, Dale W. Smith, and Terry Smith.
Friends are invited to call, (following NYS Covid protocol), on Saturday, February 13, 2021 from 2pm – 4pm and 7pm – 9pm at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home, in Wellsville (34 West State Street). The funeral will be private. Please consider memorial donations to SPCA Serving Allegany County. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.
