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Pauline Murphy

1928 - 2015

BORN

1928

DIED

2015

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Waters Funeral Home

309 N. 2nd Street

Baldwyn, Mississippi

Pauline Murphy Obituary

BALDWYN – Pauline Duncan Murphy, 86, passed away June 3, 2015, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. She graduated as class Valedictorian from Guntown High School in 1945. Later in life she had a calling to become a registered nurse. She graduated from NEMCC with a degree in nursing. She went on to work at Baldwyn Hospital, NMMC and retired from Mississippi State Board of Health. Pauline had many hobbies including scrapbooking, playing piano at Bethany ARP Church, cooking fried peach pies and cakes for her many friends. She was loved by many and will be missed dearly for her thoughtfulness in remembering others with cards.
Funeral services will be held today, June 5, 2015, at 1 p.m. at Waters Funeral Home with Bro. Dale Whitlock officiating. Burial will be in Bethany Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joey Hall, David Frazier, Mike Dickerson, Tyler Adams, Daryll Adams and Danny Morris.
She is survived by her son, Murry Murphy (Cindy) of Baldwyn; daughter, Dr. Lynn Murphy John (Wagner) of Natchez Trace Villas; granddaughters, Mallory Roberts (Cory) and Macey Murphy; grandson, Grant Prather (Tracey); great-granddaughter, Anna Claire Prather; great-grandsons, Case Roberts, Nick Washington, Ben Washington and Jake Prather.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Merle Murphy, and her parents, Fred and Alma Carlock Duncan.
Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.watersfuneralservice.com.

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Published by Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal on Jun. 5, 2015.

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Jane Lesley

June 12, 2015

I was so sorry to hear of "Pat's" death. I will miss her dearly especially on my trips to Baldwyn. Murray & Lynn, you're in my thoughts and prayers.

danny&bobbie gray

June 7, 2015

Praying for your family

Nancy Duncan

June 5, 2015

I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. May God comfort you all as you mourn Pauline's passing.

Sandy Marlar

June 5, 2015

Sad to hear about the passing of a dear Friend. Sandy Marlar

Marcie,Rosa

June 5, 2015

To the family I send my sympathy may you be comfort from the God of comfort. Please know you are not alone in your grief and mourning, Almighty God is close to the brokenhearted; he saves all those crushed in spirit. Psalm 147:3, Psalm 83:18,

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