Elaine was born July 13, 1952 in Amarillo. She graduated from Tascosa High School. She earned her associate degree from Amarillo College in 1972, as a registered nurse. She married Robert Murry on December 10, 1983 in Amarillo. She worked many places over her long career as an RN, including St. Anthony's Hospital, Northwest Texas Hospital, BSA Hospital, and Plum Creek Specialty Hospital. Most recently, she had been working as a traveling nurse. Elaine enjoyed going to baseball games, and had season tickets to the Amarillo Dillas and Sox. She was also a huge fan of the Dallas Cowboys. She loved to cook, and adored her dog, Sandie. Elaine supported our troops by sending care packages regularly. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Murry; three daughters, Crystol Sykora and husband Michael of Amarillo, Rachel Restrepo and husband Jaime of North Liberty, Iowa, and Tressa Pearson and husband David of Cheyenne, OK; two sons, David Murry and wife Vienna of Iowa City, Iowa, and Paul Murry and wife Larissa of North Liberty, Iowa; one sister, Pam Gonce and husband Michael of Amarillo; her mother, Ann Mulanax of Amarillo; her father, Nick Nelson and wife Mira of Ft.Worth; one step-sister, Connie Ward of Dallas; and 11 grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, 3915 Bell St., Amarillo, TX 79109.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
Family Life Fellowship
3900 SW 58th
Amarillo, TX
Friday, January 27, 2017
2:00 PM
Memorial Contributions
American Cancer Society
3915 Bell St.
Amarillo, TX 79109