Marjorie Ruth MacMurdo, 92, of Odessa, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026 in Odessa, Texas surrounded by her family.

She was born February 3, 1934, on the family ranch in Atascosa County, Texas, to John and Ruth McCowen. Marjorie married Captain Lee M. MacMurdo Jr. on October 16, 1965 in Campbellton, Texas. She graduated from the University of Texas with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, and received her Master’s Degree from Sul Ross State University.

Marjorie dedicated her career to early childhood development as an ECISD special education teacher for children ages 3-5. Outside the classroom, she was a master gardener and an active church and community volunteer. She routinely gave her time to causes close to her heart, which included delivering for Meals for Wheels and driving cancer patients to their medical appointments.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ruth McCowen; her husband, Lee M. MacMurdo Jr.; and her sister, Joan Bohl.

She is survived by her sons, Lee M. MacMurdo III and wife, Holly, and John S. MacMurdo and wife, Jessica; her sister, Lucy Krouskop; her grandchildren, Jake MacMurdo, Haley MacMurdo, Courtney Brunelle, Carlee MacMurdo, Jeremy Smith, Jordyn Rodriguez, Reese Donnell, Cole Donnell, Destinee Castillo, Noah Talamantez; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held Thursday, September 10, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. A Rosary will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, September 11, 2026, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Odessa, followed by the Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Joe Barbieri and Rev. Frank Chavez presiding. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Meals on Wheels or your local food bank.