Mrs. Susan Northrup Murray of Courtney St., Concord, NC., passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022.
Susan was born November 28, 1937 in Williamsport, PA to the late Thomas Edward Lehman and Dorothy Derk Lehman. She was preceded in death by her husband Jerry Murray and her beloved dog Higgins.
Susan graduated college from Susquehanna University and later from Livingstone College with a bachelor’s degree in social work. She spent the majority of her career as a medical social worker at Cabarrus Memorial Hospital where she prided herself in helping others. She enjoyed traveling to Canada, playing bridge with her friends and her evening glass of wine while watching Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune.
Susan is survived by daughters Laurie N. Miller and husband Jim, and Gretchen N. Walker and husband Todd all of Concord, and Elin N. Winter and husband John of West Caldwell, NJ; grandchildren Christopher Miller, Louise W. Stubbs and husband Dylan, Miles Walker, Bowden Winter, and Bevin Winter; brothers Thomas Lehman of Concord, and Scott Lehman and wife Kathi of Tobyhanna, PA; and a number of cousins, nieces and a nephew.
The family will receive friends Friday August 5th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Wilkinson’s Funeral Home. Per her wishes, no formal service will be held.
Susan’s family would like to thank her longtime caregivers Erin, Mary and Vivian, as well as Home Instead for their exemplary care of our mother. We also wish to thank St. Andrews Assisted Living Center for taking great care of her the last few months of her life.
Memorials may be made to:
Alzheimer’s Association - Western Carolina Chapter
4600 Park Road Ste 250
Charlotte, NC 28209
(Or)
Cabarrus Meal on Wheels
342 Penny Ln NE
Concord, NC 28025
Condolences may be left at www.wilkinsonfuneralhome.com.
Wilkinson Funeral Home is assisting the Northrup Murray family.