Malisa A. Murphy

Malisa A. Murphy obituary, Maytown, KY

Malisa A. Murphy

Malisa Murphy Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home - Martin on Aug. 14, 2025.

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Malisa A. Murphy, age 67 of Langley, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at her residence. She was born June 6, 1958 in Martin, Kentucky to the late Hie & Juanita Fraley Samons. She was the wife of John E. Murphy. Along with her husband she is survived by her Sons: Shawn Murphy of Pikeville, Kentucky, Johnny Murphy of Hueysville, Kentucky, Michael Murphy of Langley, Kentucky & Kevin Murphy of Martin, Kentucky; Grandchildren: Heather, Christen, John Adam, Cameron, Destiny, Alyssa, Isabelle, Katelynn, Aubreigh & Tanner Ryan; Great Grandchildren: Gage, Liam, Cole & Lucas; Brothers: Elden Samons of Prestonsburg, Kentucky. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her son: Zachary Murphy & brother: Ricky Samons. She will be missed by all that knew and loved her.

Graveside Services will be held Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 1pm at Murphy Family Cemetery, Maytown, Kentucky with Steve Richardson officiating

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