SAVANNAH, GEORGIA - Helen Jester Murray, 96, of Savannah, Georgia, widow of William Bernard Murray, Sr., died Thursday afternoon, May 19, 2011, at Hospice Savannah.

Born in College Park, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Hugh L. Jester and the late Nina Walker Jester. Mrs. Murray was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church and was a homemaker.

Surviving are two daughters, Mary Helen Lanier, Ann Anderson (Bill); two sons, William Bernard Murray, Jr. (Susan), and John H. Murray, all of Savannah, Georgia; seven grandchildren, James Poole (Jennifer), Lisa Maguire (Tim), Daniel Poole, Steven Murray, Michael Murray (Gail), Jennifer Carter (Kris), Emily Anderson, and seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Bill Corbett; a cousin, Ruby Brown, and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 11 o’clock Saturday morning, Hillcrest Abbey – East, conducted by The Reverend Nathan C. Godley.

Remembrances: The Humane Society for Greater Savannah - 7215 Sallie Mood Drive, Savannah, Georgia 31406-3922.