Carla Ann Murray

June 3, 1965 - August 14, 2023

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Carla Ann Murray, age 58, loving mother and wife, was called Home in the early hours of August 14th, 2023, after a courageous battle with colon cancer.

Carla was born on June 3rd,1965, in Torrance, California to the late Carl Spurgeon and Gloria Guthrie. Carla was raised in Lomita, California and grew up surrounded by her large family. She attended Lomita Elementary School, Fleming Jr. High School, and Narbonne High School.

Carla was influenced by her dad to be a loving and caring woman, always giving her time to others, and she incorporated that into motherhood. Words cannot begin to describe her love and devotion to her children.

Carla will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Kynn Murray, and her children Brittany Murray, Steffany (Matthew) Raduns, Nicole (Benjamin) Hopper, and Kenneth (Brittney) Harris. Carla will also be lovingly remembered by her sister Joyce (Walt) Whirry, brother Richard Spurgeon, niece Theresa (Thomas) McHenry, and many other family members, including nieces, nephews, and cousins. Carla is predeceased by her father, Carl Spurgeon, mother Gloria Guthrie, sisters Patricia Solis and Christa Fitzgerald, and nephews David Torres and Adam Cox.

Carla was a faithful woman who loved the Lord, her family, church, and community. She attended the Harbor Church in Lomita, where she served in the Harbor Church children’s ministry as an assistant Sunday School teacher. Carla led a children’s devotional group for the church and children of the community. She also served as a cook for the Harbor Church Schools; a position that she cherished.

She was a warrior, a fighter, and a survivor. She conquered all with the Lord. There was no turning back for her once Jesus got a hold of her. No matter the circumstances, she trusted and had faith in Him. She never stopped praying, she never stopped sharing His love, and never stopped witnessing.

No funeral or memorial service is immediately planned. Fond memories and condolences may be shared at https://greenlawnfuneralhome.com/obituary/carla-ann-murray/.

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Carla Ann Murray, age 58, loving mother and wife, was called Home in the early hours of August 14th, 2023, after a courageous battle with colon cancer. Carla was born on June 3rd,1965, in Torrance, California to the late Carl Spurgeon and Gloria Guthrie. Carla was raised in Lomita, California and grew up surrounded by her large family. She attended Lomita
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I’ll miss you CWC. Will miss all your food posts. You were a great cook. A good friend. See you in heaven.

My prayers and condolences to the family specially to Brittany and Steffany who I met when they were very young. I will always remember how caring and kind Carla was to my daughter Nichole when we were in the States. She would often bring Nichole home from school and sometimes invite her to their home for a playdate with the girls. Carla I very much appreciate all that you did during those times that we were grieving the sudden loss of my husband♥️ You will forever be in my heart ❤️

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My sweet precious very best friend. What will we do without you? No one could ask for a better friend. My days will never be the same! Enjoy Heaven sweetheart you deserve it! Tell my Eddie I love and. Miss him! I will never forget you love for life, for you kids, your ever silly humor, your smart mouth and your sometimes child like Outlook. You taught me great things! I love you Carla¡! Fly free go sing with the angels! There's coming a day with no heartache shall come no more clouds in the sky No More Tears to fill your eyes today's your day Carla go get them baby!!

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My sweet auntie Carla, I love you so much and I know that you will always be by my side . I pray that you look after the girls and auntie Theresa. One memory that comes to mind was when I was about 5/6 years old . You were volunteering at Park Western and it was during the colonial fair . I ran out of tickets so quickly , I could barely buy anything or play any games.. without hesitation you bought me more tickets and played numerous games with me . Throughout our time together at Park Western you always spoiled me whenever there was a bake sale /book fair lol . Even after the move to Missouri, you were always just a text message away. I am so grateful that we all got to be together last September. It seemed like no time had passed at all , you have been there for me my whole life and I will love you forever . Give my dad a big hug for me ❤️ I love you auntie
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Carla was my sister, and we shared the same mother, Gloria Spurgeon. She also had four other brothers and sisters, Esther, Victor, Suzy, and Raymond. During my years as an English teacher at Fleming Middle School, I was able to see Carla. There are stories about Carla I would like to share with her daughters someday. Carla was a beautiful young girl, a loving mother, and a woman who always put her family first. I am thankful to have communicated with Carla in the last years of her life and learned so much about her dreams and wishes. Carla, rest in eternal peace and may you walk with our mother now.

Carla was a wonderful woman of God. She always was kind and generous to everyone she knew. She had a lot of love to give and she gave love away freely. I will miss you my dear friend. God bless you and your family.

Carla and I met 23 years ago in the auditorium of Leland elementary. We were the first 2 parents ready for our babies Britt & Steph to start kindergarten. We immediately connected and ended up becoming great friends! We changed our kids schools together and we both went on every field trip we could we also were always volunteering in our kids classes every chance we could! She would always talk about all her children and how much she loved them. She was a true friend something that’s very hard to find in this life. She was there for me when I went through one of the hardest times of my life in losing my husband! Not only did she listen to me cry and offer me comfort she made the slideshow for the services and made herself available to me anytime I needed. Over the years she would send me messages of memories of us or of my husband and I and she always knew how to say things just right to make me feel good and comfort me! When she made the decision to leave Cali my heart hurt so bad! I knew that one of the best friends I had was leaving and I knew she would never be back. Although she was far away we stayed in contact online throughout the years. She was always offering me comfort in my times of need by just a message! She always knew when I was down because that’s what a true friend does. You have been missed by me for so long since you left Cali years ago and now the thought of never being able to message you or hear your positive words or encouragement leaves an emptiness inside of me! My friend I know you are no longer suffering and I know you are now resting in eternal peace! I love you Carla see you later my friend!

In memory of Carla Ann Murray, Tammie Blair lit a candle

Carla was a beautiful soul. I had the privilege of working with her and watching her beautiful children grow. She will be truly missed for her genuine spirit, her feisty attitude and her beautiful smile. May God continue to keep her family today and every day to come. So sorry she's gone, but so happy she's resting and no more pain! She was a Southern California girl with a Southern California spirit! Our loss is heaven's gain..

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