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Ara Murphy Obituary
Greece: Born November 18, 1916 in Birmingham, AL passed away January 20, 2015 at age 98. Predeceased by her husband of 62 years, James. Survived by her children, Sharon (Robert) Alessi, Terry (Marcia) Murphy, Jan Murphy; grandchildren, Theresa (Donald) Versprille, William Boulter, Brian Hartman, Keri (Michael) Sullivan, Amy (Jeff DeFreitas) Murphy; great-grandchildren, Eric & Erin Richardson, Brittany, Taylor & Paige Boulter, Logan & Kira Sullivan; many nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank Pat and Her Helpers at Fleming Point for the care they showed our mother.
Friends may attend her Funeral Mass, 11 AM Friday at Holy Cross Church. Entombment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Holy Cross Church or the House of Mercy.
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John Morohy
January 16, 2020
Ara Nell. Where did that name come from but then again Mrs Murphy to me was the only person I ever knew who lived in Alabama. Somehow we are distantly related Morphys and Murphys. We lived near by on Desmond Road before moving across Dewey to Cloverdale. Our parents were close long term friends and I enjoyed many good moments with Sharon, Terry and Jan. Your Mom was very special, we will miss her but simply knowing her was as good as it gets. John Morphy
Steve & Katie Scully
February 3, 2015
Jan and the entire Murphy family...your mom was one in a million. In fact, that smile of hers will live in our hearts forever. So sorry for your loss, but what a grand and wonderful life she led. You all remain in our thoughts and prayers.
John Morphy
January 23, 2015
Terry Sharon and Jan. Your Mom was a very special person In so many ways. She had a great life and almost made it to 100. I remember the southern accent she never got rid of ??. Desmond Road !!! Will think of you all day. All my best John
January 23, 2015
Sorry for your loss, she will be missed. Peggy and I were talking about her recently.
Eileen Morphy Bendixsen
January 22, 2015
Jan and Family, Sorry to hear about your Mom.
May she rest in the peace she deserves.
JoAnn, Val and Sophia
Rick, Sam, and Family
January 22, 2015
Brian, Jan, Sharon, and Family:
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. We are thinking of you in this difficult time. She raised a kind loving family and will continue to do so with the help of her loved ones in Heaven.
Judith Lesniak
January 21, 2015
Jan- so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Judy Lesniak
Judy Mattle Belle-Isle
January 21, 2015
Ara Nell was a wonderful lady and will be missed. I always enjoyed talking to her when I visited my mom at Fleming Point. May you find comfort through your memories of your Mom.
jane burns
January 21, 2015
Jan & family.. May your mom RIP.. She definitely had a wonderful long life and loving family. God Bless.
January 21, 2015
Jan - I was so sorry to hear about your Mom. She seemed like a remarkable woman and I know you have many special memories of her. Wendy Keck
Bruce & Jane Cook
January 21, 2015
Terry and Marcia, so sorry for your loss. Have many fond memories of your Mom and Dad from our early years. Sad to say we can't make memorial, leaving for Fl. in morning. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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