VICKIE MARIE MURRY

February 26, 2016 - November 22, 2016

Vickie Marie Murry, 51, of Honolulu, Hawaii entered into heaven on November 22, 2016. She was born in Poughkeepsie, New York on February 26, 1965 to the late Sarah Carlton and Robert Jones. She was a lifelong civil service worker in Youth Services and was a Youth Sports Program Specialist for the Department of the Army. Vickie was educated in the Newburgh City School District, however, she received her high school diploma from Waipahu High School in Waipahu, Hawaii. Vickie was very enthusiastic on furthering her education by attending Honolulu School of Hair Design, Leeward Community College and she was currently pursuing her Bachelor of Science degree. Vickie’s enthusiasm motivated others around her to further their education to include her son to receive his High School Diploma Vickie was very active in ministry serving in every position to include 1st Lady/Asst Pastor. She played the drums for numerous top Gospel Recording artists of which Fred Hammond and Hezekiah Walker were the most notable. Vickie loved ministering and sharing the Word with everyone that she met around the world. She ministered in nursing homes, homeless shelters, street corners, and to alcoholics and prostitutes. Because of her faithfulness and dedication to God, she was the direct impact of countless people returning to Christ. Vickie is known for saying “Ministry begins outside of the four walls of the church”. Vickie was preceded in life by her son Unique Murry. She leaves behind to mourn, her son Adonte Murry, Aiea, HI; grandson Unique Murry Jr, Todd, NC; brothers Terrance Carlton, Chicago, IL; Joshua Carlton, Newburgh, NY and Michelle Carlton Felder, Orlando, FL. She also leaves a hanai daughter Ailyn, Pyeongtaek, South Korea; hanai son’s Roderick, Atlanta, GA and Michael, Aiea, HI and three hanai grandchildren; Quincy and Arihanna, Wahiawa, HI and Aleka, Mililani, HI. She is also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. A Celebration of Life will be held at New Life Body of Christ Christian Church, 74 South Kamehameha Highway, Wahiawa HI with Bishop Michael Henderson officiating. Cards and gifts can be sent to New Life Body of Christ. Professional funeral services entrusted to and conducted by Leeward Funeral Home, 849 4th Street, Pearl City HI 96782.