OBITUARY: ELSIE M. B. MURRAY, CRNA MPM - Past Pres. of Pennsylvania Assoc. of Nurse Anesthetist, past Basileus and active member of the Kappa Chapter of Chi Eta Phi Nursing Sorority, recent recipient of the Champions Award for "Making A Difference" as an active member of the Gateway Medical Society along with activities in many other community organizations. She passed away peacefully on Nov. 15, 2017, at the age of 79. Daughter of the late Delmar and Marie Carter; wife of Alex J. Murray; mother of Maria Lyn and Michaele Lyn Murray; sister of Juanita Carter, Veronica (Nelson) Harrison, and the late Delma Nicholas (survived by James); also survived by a host nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation on Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, from 4-8 p.m. SAMUEL J. JONES FUNERAL HOME, 2644 Wylie Ave., Pgh., PA 15219. Funeral Service on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017, at 11 a.m. Bethel A.M.E. Church, 2720 Webster Ave., Pgh., PA 15219. Interment National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. In lieu of flowers, send donations for nursing student scholarship to: KAPPA CHAPTER, INC. "Mammie Garland Scholarship" c/o Jessica Wimbush, Financial Secretary, 2028 Frankella Avenue, Pgh., PA 15221-1508. -- Published in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette from Nov. 18 to Nov. 19, 2017