Barbara Murray Obituary
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She was born on December 12, 1945, in Sikeston, Missouri, to the late Lonzo and Mary Etta Stoval Murphy.
In 1966, she married Larry Murray, and together they shared 59 wonderful years. He survives of the home.
Barbara lived in Sikeston for most of her life and was raised in the Tanner Street Church of God. For the past 10 years, she and her husband made their home in Springfield, Missouri. She was a 1963 graduate of Matthews High School. Barbara worked as both a hairstylist and a realtor for many years, but her favorite role was that of a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
In addition to her husband, Barbara is survived by two sons, Kevin (Lori) Murray of Chillicothe, Missouri, and Alan Murray of Springfield, Missouri; two brothers, Jerry (Jenny) Murphy of Milton, Florida, and Larry (Sue) Murphy of Paducah, Kentucky; seven grandchildren, Brandon (Shelby) Murray, Austin (Morgan) Murray, Ryan Murray, Andrew Murray, Connor Murray, Megan Churchill, and Trinity (Lizzie) Thomas; and four great-grandchildren, Lakelynn Murray, Waylon Murray, Miley Murray, and Levi Thomas.
She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Eugene, Clifford, Doyle, and Clarence Murphy; and three sisters, Lucille Mills, Virginia Wall, and Pat Meeks.
Visitation will be held Friday, October 17, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Ponder Funeral Home in Sikeston, Missouri. Funeral services will follow on Saturday, October 18, 2025, beginning at 11:00 a.m., with her brother, Larry Murphy, officiating.
Pallbearers: Brandon Murray, Austin Murray, Ryan Murray, Conner Murray, Eric Cook, and Stan Cook.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Autism Society Foundation - autismsociety.org
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Amy Ford
October 17, 2025
Barbara was a beautiful lady and one of a kind who quickly captured the hearts of us all! Our prayers are with Barbara's family in the days, weeks and months ahead.
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Kathy McCoy Peery
October 15, 2025
Barbara was a wonderful friend to me for many years. We grew up together in Tanner Street Church of God. We sang together in the church choir, were active in Youth Fellowship and Sunday School. We spent many Sunday afternoons together. Later, we were FaceBook friends for years. I'll treasure the memories. I'll miss her dearly, but I'm so grateful to have known her. My heart breaks for her family and loved ones. My prayers are with them. Kathy McCoy Peery
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