Martha Murphy Obituary
Funeral services celebrating the life of Martha D. Murphy, 81, of Logansport, Louisiana will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Chapel, 943 Polk Street, Mansfield, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be two of her special friends, Rev. Vernese Curry Green and Sister Joyce Luman. Interment will be at 3:00 p.m. at Mt. Zion Cemetery, 106 Hwy 518, Minden, Louisiana. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Martha was born on April 16, 1942, in San Rafael, California, to Mary and B.O. Murphy and went to be with her Lord on Friday, July 7, 2023, in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Martha was a graduate of Bossier High School, Louisiana College, and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. She taught in both private and public schools for over 40 years. Martha was an active member of New Life Ministries. She was loved by all who knew her. She was very quick-witted and could make you laugh with her humorous antics.
Preceding Martha in death are her parents; brother, Joseph D. Murphy; and sister, Miriam A. Murphy.
Left to cherish her memory are her twin sister, Margaret Seabaugh and husband, Claude; brother, Donald G. Murphy; special niece, Martha Ellen Allen and husband, Dean; special nephew, Eddie Seabaugh and wife, Michelle; several nieces and nephews; great niece, Gracie Wall and husband, Ragan; great nephews, Grant Allen and George Allen; her very special second family, Eva Gamble and the Gamble family; special friends, Wanda and Darren Strong, Tammy and David Clark, and her church family at New Life Ministries.
Honoring Martha as pallbearers will be Grant Allen, George Allen, Blake Gamble, Tucker Gamble, Darren Strong, Dave Clark, Ragan Wall, and Eddie Gallaspy. Honorary pallbearers will be Claude Seabaugh, Eddie Seabaugh, Dean Allen, Herman Gamble, Jerry Evans, Steve Wilson, Eddie James, Rusty Sanderson, Sonny Luman, Tommy Smith, Enoch Morrison, and Peter Morrison.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at The Carpenter House, St. Joseph’s Hospice, and WK North. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Life Ministries in Mansfield, Louisiana.
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Charity Reed
July 13, 2023
You are gonna be so missed. I love you dearly. You made my day every day at central high funny as all get out! Rest in peace! peace
Susie Hawkins
July 10, 2023
Martha was a sweet, sweet lady who always tried to lighten each day with laughter. She was fun to work with at Werner park Elem. and always did her best to make the best of each day. We are all blessed to have known and worked with her. She touched so many lives and brought happiness to many. She will be missed. God Bless her family and friends as they lay her to rest.
Cathy Hosey
July 10, 2023
The loss of Ms. Murphy will be felt by all that knew her. She was truly one of a kind. Her humor and giving spirit were just some of her endearing qualities. She was so much fun to work with and she touched many lives when she was at Werner Park. My condolences and prayers are with her family and The Gamble family. May God bless you and give you comfort during this difficult time.
Venora Harris
July 9, 2023
My condolences to the family and friends of Ms.Murphy. It was always a joy working with her at Werner Park Elementary. There was never a dull moment with her around. She will truly be missed by those who knew and loved her. My prayers to you all.
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Alice Walker-Conant
July 9, 2023
I was saddened to hear of Ms. Murphy´s passing. Her family is definitely in my prayers. Ms. Murphy taught 2nd grade when I worked at Werner Park. She was a loving and kind person and kept everyone laughing! We flew to a conference together along with some of the other Werner Park family members and she was a hoot for the week! Rest in peace, you were a blessing to MANY!
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