Mrs. Camille McMurtray, age 80, passed away on November 23, 2022 in Houston, Texas with her husband by her side.
Camille was born in Corpus Christi, TX on June 8th, 1942 to Clifford and Marie Cole (Shaw). Camille married Wayne McMurtray of Waco, Texas on June 5th, 1965 in Valley Mills, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her parents Clifford and Marie Cole; Grandparents, J.B. and Mattie Shaw; Brother; Tommy Cole, Uncle; Jack Shaw and Aunts, Lurlene, Vera, Lulu, Orelee and Janie; as well as several cousins.
Camille is survived by her husband of 57 years, Wayne McMurtray; Brother-In-Law; Clark & Peggy McMurtray and children; Sister-In-Law; Betty Smith and children, Niece; Amy Kline and children, and Nephew; Dayton Cole and children, Nieces; Nikki Talley and Lisa Gwin of San Antonio Texas.
Camille was the all-around girl in High School. She was a majorette, a Homecoming Queen, voted most popular and played sports. Camille played basketball and tennis, which she loved beating Wayne at constantly.
Camille enjoyed traveling the United States with her husband Wayne for pleasure, for business and for bowling. She always enjoyed shopping during their travels. Throughout the years, she accompanied Wayne on numerous hunting and fishing trips and often helped him with the cleaning and packing. Camille also treasured her many cruises with friends. She spent many enjoyable hours gardening with her husband. Camille loved watching some of her favorite movies on the Hallmark channel. Over the years, Camille loved and adored her numerous fur babies, her beloved cats.
Camille was passionate about live shows and spent many a day and evening at HLS&R and The Grand Opera House in Galveston, TX, which held a special place in her heart.
Family will receive guests for a visitation from 5:00pm until 8:00pm on Tuesday, November 29th at Cypress-Fairbanks Funeral Home, 9926 Jones Road, Houston, TX 77065. A Celebration of Life funeral service will follow on Wednesday 30th beginning at 9:00am at Cypress-Fairbanks Funeral Home. A gathering and graveside rites will follow the service at the Waco Memorial Cemetery Chapel, 6623 S. IH-35 Waco, Texas 76706, on Wednesday 30th beginning at 2:00pm. Interment will take place at 4:00pm.
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