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Murene Elizabeth Murphy Bauldwin, 94, of Little Rock went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. She was born on October 31, 1930, in Mississippi, to Virene and Ira Murphy. Murene was a member of Calvary Church of the Nazarene and for many years served as the church custodian.
Mrs. Bauldwin is survived by one daughter, Linda Garabedian (Greg) of Weatherford, Texas, three sons, James Bauldwin of Little Rock, Paul Bauldwin (Lynn) of Russellville, and Richard Bauldwin (Sheila) of Little Rock, 14 grandchildren and 13 great=grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Benard Bauldwin, a son, William Alvin Bauldwin, her brothers, Earl, George, Ralph and Mike Murphy, and sisters, Virene Sasik and Louise Rea.
Murene will be deeply missed by her family and friends, and all whose lives she touched with her kindness and generosity. Her Celebration of Life Service is Thursday, May 29, 2025, 11.30 am at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home located at 1921 Main Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114. Interment will be at Forest Hills Cemetery at 1 p.m.
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1921 Main St., North Little Rock, AR 72114

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