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Verna Murphy Obituary

Verna Bessie Midgett Murphy , beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother, joined our Lord on the 30th day of October, 2012, after 98 years of a wonderful, fulfilling life. She will reunite with her husband, Thomas Richard Murphy, Sr; son, Thomas Richard Murphy, Jr; daughter, Karen Ruth Jeffcoat; and grand-daughter, Brittany Renee Honaker. The eldest of 4 children, she will also join her siblings and parents. She will be greatly missed by the many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews she leaves behind. Funeral Services will be held at 2PM on Saturday, November 3, 2012 with visitation beginning at 1PM at Brookside Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Brookside Memorial Park.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Nov. 1, 2012.

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November 3, 2012

My condolences to the family of Ms. Murphy. May you be comforted by reflecting on the many valuable lessons learned and the beautiful memories enjoyed. Also you can look forward to a end to all causes of death and the heartaches it brings.

Kathy Gilbert

November 1, 2012

You were, by far, the sweetest, most loving person I have ever known. What a great life! Many of my fondest childhood memories include you and Pappaw (the second sweetest!). You have many loved ones with you now, so no more sadness! A light has gone out for us, for sure, but I know you will be watching over us and sending your love, and the best hugs... I love you, Mammaw!

Catherine Burleson

October 31, 2012

"In my Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you."

I love you Verna and can't wait to see you in Heaven! I hope we get to be neighbors so we can talk, and visit, and spend time together, just like we did here! I will miss you so much, but I give praise to God that He has taken you in His arms to Heaven, so that you may receive your final reward, the reward that is promised to us by God, the reward that you so richly deserve.

Love In Christ,
Catherine Burleson

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