With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Laurie Cassandra Murray, 68, of Columbia, SC, widow of the late Elder Willie Lee Murray, who passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025.

Celebration of Life

of

Missionary Laurie Cassandra Murray

June 14, 1957 – October 31, 2025

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea.

Missionary Laurie Cassandra Oliver, 68, of Columbia, South Carolina, widow of Overseer Willie Lee Murray entered eternal rest Friday, October 31, 2025, at Baptist Hospital, Columbia, South Carolina after an illness. She was born on June 14, 1957, in Bronx, New York, daughter of the late Rufus Oliver and the late Pearl Oliver.

Laurie was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister-in-law and friend.

Laurie Cassandra Murray was baptized in water in the name of Jesus Christ according to Acts 2:38 and she later received the Blessed Gift of the Holy Ghost.

Laurie Cassandra Oliver was married to the late Willie Lee Murray on June 26, 1989, in the City of New York.

Laurie Cassandra Murray aka "Sandy" is survived by: one son, Travis Maxwell Murray (Kendra) of Columbia, SC; one daughter, Talya Richards of Columbia, SC; three stepdaughters, Natasha Murray of Salters, SC, Rachel Denise Murray of Lane, SC and Tiera Murray of Salters, SC; five grandchildren; eleven step grandchildren; one great step grandchild; four brothers-in-law, Deacon James Murray (Teresa) of Lane, SC, Pastor Nathaniel Murray (Vera) of Lane, SC, Minister Abraham Murray (Dee) of Philadelphia, PA and Lee Ernest Murray of Moncks Corner, SC; three sisters-in-law, Barbara J. Epps of Kingstree, SC, Pastor Gloria Murray Davis (Deacon Walter) of Moncks Corner, SC and Ollie Murray Tucker (Thomas) of Moncks Corner, SC; her brother-in-law, Aaron Dukes of Lane, SC; her sister-in-law, Cynthia Woodard Murray of New Haven, Connecticut; her nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Laurie was preceded in death by: her father, Rufus Oliver; her mother, Pearl Oliver and her three sisters, Mary Oliver, Deborah Jones and Cheryl Oliver.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292.