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Barbara Charlene Murphy
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Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Lea Byrd. She leaves behind her three sons Jim, Larry (Laura), and Terry (Jenni) Murphy; stepson Charlie Van Dolah; seven grandchildren Desiree, Christopher (Audra), Logan (Angie), Leandra (Aaron), Morgan (Laura), Shane (Faith), and Rori; and three great grandchildren Cassie, Owen, and Augie.
Barbara was a Christian and loved to sing and play gospel music. As a child and young woman, she regularly performed with her sisters Glenna and Carolyn, as the Franklin Sisters. In 1988 Barbara rededicated her life to God at Capital Christian Center where she sang in the choir. In 1991 Barbara transferred to Trinity Life Center where she sang in the choir until 2017. At Trinity she also played piano and sang regularly with a group for Eskaton senior living.
As a single mother in the South Bay Area, Barbara worked a variety of jobs to support her family, most notably in the real estate title insurance field ultimately as a branch manager. In 1975 she moved to Sacramento where she finished her work in title insurance and became the owner of Phyliss Fashions. She enjoyed working countless hours at the dress shop, going to market in San Francisco, and putting on lunch time fashion shows at Aldo's restaurant next door to the shop. Barbara finished her working life with several years at United Parcel Service.
A memorial service will be held for friends and family on Friday, November 15th at 3:00 PM, at Trinity Life Center, 5225 Hillsdale Blvd, Sacramento, CA.
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Sheryl Murphy
November 15, 2024
She was a very special lady! I will forever treasure all the fun memories we made together! 46 years of friendship! She was a very loving grandmother to my two sons. She will be missed!
Pam Allen
November 14, 2024
She was a sweet fun lady. She was Jim Allen's Aunt and cared about family. God Blessing's to all of you Jim and Pam Allen
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Thelma Billings Elliott
November 13, 2024
When I was very young our family decided to go to the beach...actually it was the ocean (slightly different). Apparently I was playing too far out in the water when a wave came splashing in and took me under. I went round and round until Charlene noticed what was happening and came running in to save me. Had she not been paying attention, the outcome could have been very different. I also enjoyed visiting her dress shop and becoming the recipient of several dress. What fun it was to receive the clothes and be in style all at the same time. I had some new clothes for church and also to take back with me to Bolivia. Charlene never had alot of extra things around but she did care about people and tried to make their lives happier. I remember her going to the nursing home to sing and play the piano to bring some joy and the love of Christ to those who were shut-in. When her children were young she had to work to keep the family going and because of her long days of work she would set aside time on the weekends to take them to the beach, along with some of their cousins taking along some homemade sandwiches of one sort or another (probably peanut butter and jelly). She loved her family and was very proud of each of them. She has now gone on to her reward but she is waiting and watching for you to join her some day soon. Don' t disappoint her but be ready to go when it comes your time. Good-bye Charlene, until then.
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Eldena (Deannie) Cross
November 9, 2024
My friendship with Barbara dates back more than 60yrs. She brings back a little
song, This Little Light Of Mine I'm Going To Let It Shine, and she did just that. I'll
truly miss her. I was blessed to have her as my very good friend. She is at rest.
Pam Hamburg
November 7, 2024
I will always remember you from your 'glamour' days when you owned the dress shop and let me come pick something out one summer when I was home visiting with my parents (from Bolivia). You told me that I was the perfect height to be a model and that if I lived closer, I could model your dress shop clothes for you! That has stuck with me since 8th grade. You always made me feel so beautiful. I will always remember you. Rest in peace Aunt Charlene.
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