Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Anna (Kuch) Murray.
She was last employed as a secretary for CNA Insurance for 18 years until her retirement. She previously worked for Berks County Trust, which became Wachovia, as a teller and later as a secretary for many years.
She was a member of Nativity Lutheran Church, Reading.
She was a dancer with the USO and was a graduate of Reading High School.
She was very active with the YR Club, the Northmont Club and a member of the Green Valley Club.
In addition to her husband, Miriam is survived by a son, Edward E., husband of Pat Sharpe, Califon, N.J.; grandchildren, Edward E. Sharpe Jr., Ephrata; Jill, wife of Jason Bieber, Blandon; and three great-grandchildren: Angela Sharpe, Megan Bieber and Caitlynn Bieber.
A gathering will be held at the Auman Funeral Homes, Reiffton, Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. Interment will be Monday at noon at Forest Hills Memorial Park, Exeter Twp.
Auman Funeral Homes, Reiffton, is in charge of arrangements. www.aumansinc.com