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Edith Murphy Obituary
A memorial service is 11 a.m. Friday at West Side United Methodist Church, 726 Central Avenue West, Great Falls, with a reception following.
She was born Sept. 15, 1927, in Bearden, Ark., the daughter of the late Floyd and Betrice Smith.
She met and married Claude "Chuck" Murphy on July 12, 1946. She had a long career as a professional bookkeeper. Edith enjoyed her flowers and roses. She loved her bridge club, which meant so much to her, and she earned the title of "Life Master." Edith was also an avid reader.
Edith is survived by two daughters, Claudia Murphy and husband Rich Mintz of Des Moines, Iowa, and Patt and husband Frank Cianflone of Corvallis; sister Dale and husband Ron Broadaway of Bryant, Ark.,; brother Rudy Smith of Stuttgart, Ark.; grandchildren Monique and husband Ian Frink of Bettendorf, Iowa, Kristina and husband Kurt Farlow of Des Moines and Kyle Cianflone and wife Amy of Hamilton; great-grandchildren Connor Frink, Jasper and Ronan Farlow and Max and Bryn Cianflone; nieces and nephews and "special family" Trudy and "Twig" Terwilliger and Mark of Great Falls.
She was preceded in death by husband Chuck and grandson Andy.
Condolences may be posted online at www.dalyleachchapel.com and/or www.gftribune.com/obituaries.
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Jerry Connelly
June 3, 2012
Claudia & Patt,
Sorry for you loss
Jerry Connelly
June 1, 2012
We are sorry to learn that Edith has passed on. She was invaluable to the bridge club for so many years & was a good friend. She was so proud of her family & loved those "great" grandchildren. We know you will miss her greatly.
Mick & Linda Miller, Green Valley, AZ
Lynda Patrick-Hayes
June 1, 2012
Patt, Claudia and families -
I was so sorry to find out today of your Mother's death. She and I were bridge partners for many years. We traveled many miles together to different tournaments in Montana, Washington and Canada.
We stayed in touch with each other until the day she died. My regret is that in my not knowing I missed her service.
As always I would have liked just one more bridge game, but when the news arrived I closed my eyes as snapshots of our times together walked across my mind.
One last time I saw her sit up straight and play the tough hand just perfectly.
All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. We all shall mourn for a very long time.
I miss my friend already.
May 31, 2012
Edith's Family: Please accept our condolences at this time of Edith's death. May you each know the comfort and peace that God freely gives at times such as this. You are in our prayers.
Calvary Chapel of Great Falls
Romans 8:37-39
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Dave and Nancy
May 29, 2012
Edith's Family-We were so sorry to hear about Edith's passing. She was a vibrant lady with lots of energy. We were her neighbors for many years. Edith and I had lots of fun and many a laugh. I have thought about her often. With deepest sympathy,
Linda Gibson Houser
May 29, 2012
Patty so sorry to read about your loss.. Think of you often. Linda Gibson Houser. [email protected]
May 29, 2012
Claudia and Patt - I was so sorry to read of your mom's passing. She was a great lady. I have many fond memories of being the Murphys neighbors.
Bill Soha
May 28, 2012
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your dear love one. May the peace of God that excels all thought comfort you in this time of sadness.
May 28, 2012
To the Murphy family. Losing someone who has being a part of your life for so many years must be very difficult. May it help to ease the hurt you feel now to know that others care and are thinking of you at this sad time. With deepest sympathy. (Psalms 61:3)
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