Lucille “Fanny” McMurray departed her earthly home, at age 93, on October 26, 2019, after a short illness. She was born September 5, 1926, to the late Scoffield and Manolia Daniels in Birmingham, AL.  She attended Birmingham Public schools, graduating in 1941.  She relocated in 1946 to Akron, OH where she raised her children and became a lifelong resident.  She loved being surrounded by family and friends and was the life of the party.  Her laugh and spirit were infectious and would put a smile on the faces of anyone around her.  She loved Prince and referred to him as “My Prince.”  She was the best cook ever and lived cooking for the holidays.  she will be immensely missed.

She was preceded in death by husband, Edward McMurray; father of her 5 children, Matthew Owens Sr.; daughter, Andrea Owens, son Ronald Owen; stepdaughter, Rita McMurray, and great-grandson, Nicholas Bobo Jr.

She leaves to cherish her memory daughter, Myraetta Lanier (William), sons, Matthew Owens Jr. and Michael Owens; step-son, Darrell McMurray II; grandchildren, Christine, Kimberly, Karmen, Niccol, Tiffany, Ronnia, Briann, Ronald II, Carmen, Matthew, Michael, Raphael, Belinda, Anessa, Akia and Darrell III; special grandson and caregiver Kevin King, special great-great-grandson Kyler King-Rice, 26 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren.