Mary Murdock

Mary Margaret Murdock, 76, of Portage, MI, formerly of Alexandria, VA, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at her residence. Arrangements have been entrusted to Starks & Menchinger Chapel and Cremation Services. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held Friday, June 20, at 11AM at Westwood Christian Reformed Church, 620 Northampton Rd., Kalamazoo, MI, with Pastor Mike Koetje officiating, as well as Reverend Dr. Larry Hayword from Westminster Presbyterian Church in Alexandria, VA. Burial will be held at a later date at Galien Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Westwood Christian Reformed Church. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. Mary was born on September 5, 1948, in Okemos, MI, to Edward & Margaret (Payne) Murdock. She graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1966. She graduated from Western Michigan University in 1970 with a B.A. in Education. She taught elementary education in Plainwell, MI before moving to Washington DC where she spent the next 30 years as a Department Leader for the Federal Government's Department of Education. After retirement, Mary loved spending time traveling the world; often making Europe a priority when traveling. When she wasn't jet-setting on vacations, Mary enjoyed spending time with her family and friends or snuggling with her cats. She was very active with her Alexandria HOA, serving as President; as well as holding other titles. Mary is survived by her sister, Karen Murdock; nieces, Sandra (Brian) Markee and Tracy Seppala; nephews, Tom (Hannah) Willauer, Kevin (Jiravann) Murdock, and Norm (Bridget) Murdock; and many great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward & Margaret; brother, Norman Murdock; and nephew, Tony Murdock.