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Savannah Murphy Obituary

MURPHY Savannah Murphy, 79, passed away Monday, September 5, 2011. Born in Belzoni, MS, October 23, 1931. Preceded in death by husband Robert W. Murphy, parents Gully and Annie Body, son George Daniels Jr., brothers Walter, Willie and Coleman Body and sister Erdelle Body-Clayborn. Survived by sons, Roy (Carla) Daniels, Charles (Rose) Daniels, Jeffrey Daniels, Timothy Murphy and Jonathan Murphy; daughters, Shirley (Terry) Gilbert and Della (Scott) Williams; daughters-in-law, Young-Sun Daniels, Christine Daniels and Cynthia Daniels; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, many relatives and friends. Home going Celebration 9:30 a.m. Saturday, September 10, 2011 at Family Missionary Baptist Church, 996 Oakwood Avenue, where the family will receive friends from 8:30 a.m. until the start of the service. Rev. Frederick V. LaMarr, officiating, Interment Green Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long Street. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Sep. 8 to Sep. 9, 2011.

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Darlene Edwards

September 5, 2019

I miss you so much; the time we shared together I will always on to them. You were the Aunt that anybody would have loved to have. RIHP, I wish you were here but I do believe that we will meet again. Loved you dearly.

terrance gilbert

September 15, 2011

love u grandma u will always be missed and loved .wish u could have been treated like the queen you were , now your jesus bride . love you

Kimberly Fraley

September 10, 2011

Della Scott and family, Sorry for your precious lost. I pray for peace and love during these sad times. May God bless you .

Kim, Kynnedy Somi

September 10, 2011

Della and Scott, I'm sadden to hear about the lost of your precious mother. I pray the peace of God will comforted your entire family during this difficult time. Know that my prayers are with you and most of all that God will sustain you. May God Bless you, Candie, Cols, Oh (NCBC)

Loray Calhoun

September 9, 2011

Della, Scott & Family:

You have my deepest sympathy during the loss of your mother. Know that she is with Lord and all is well with her. You and your family will be in my prayers. Much Love

Hicks & Hike Family

September 9, 2011

Scott, Della & Family,

May the Peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.

May God Bless You and Your Family in this time of sorrow.

DS, Darlene Edwards

September 9, 2011

The Murphy family be encourage and know
That God has you all in his hand.
I love you all.
Pastor DS and Family we are here for you all.

April Charlton

September 9, 2011

Della and Shirley, be encouraged, our Daddy will see you through this difficult time.

His peace, comfort and strength be unto you and your families.

We love you!

Wendy Witcher

September 9, 2011

Shirley/Terry and family we the family members of the late Minister Wade Witcher sends our prayers and love. May God bless you and keep you stong through this time of sorrow.

Scottie Boykins

September 9, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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