Sharon Murray Obituary Sharon Murray, age 74, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022, in Staples, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 18, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Andrews Catholic Church, Brainerd. A visitation will be on Thursday, March 17 from 4-7:00 p.m. at Nelson-Doran Funeral Home, Brainerd and again for one hour at the church prior to Mass. Interment will be directly after Mass at Round Lake Presbyterian Cemetery in McGregor. Born July 4, 1947, in Minneapolis, MN, Sharon Marie Partridge was the daughter of Russell and Tracy (Sobotta) Partridge. Her childhood provided fond memories of her time on the family farm. After graduating high school, Sharons drive led her to much success operating her own business for 16 years. She had a knack for business and was very savvy. Family was the cornerstone of her life. Though Sharon loved celebrating holidays with her family, it was Family dinners at the table that she enjoyed the most with them. Her support and sense of pride towards her families accomplishments was undeniable. She loved to travel, shop, and was always very generous. She had quite a competitive nature she was an avid pool player and even made it to the National Tournament in Vegas several times. Faith was a priority to Sharon. She had Faith in her Lord, but she also had it in herself and her family. The love and generosity she had for others made it easy for others to love her. Sharon is survived by her spouse, Charles Leppala; sons, Edin (Stella) Murray and Chandler (Rowena) Murray; grandchildren, Skyler (Katy) Murray, Tanner Murray, Salyna (Levi Rubin) Murray, Kendra and Kiley Murray; great grandchildren, Easton, Braelynn, Ayden, Carter Murray and Kinlee Rubin; and many other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Tracy (Sobotta) Partridge; and two siblings, Thomas Partridge and Jean Kehoe.