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Murphy VanWright

1922 - 2025

Murphy VanWright obituary, 1922-2025, Houston, TX

BORN

1922

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Mabrie Memorial Mortuary

5000 Almeda Road

Houston, Texas

UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation

Jan. 10, 2026

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Sovereign Grace Church

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Murphy VanWright Obituary

Murphy VanWright
04/17/1922 - 12/26/2025
Murphy VanWright completed his earthly labors on December 26, 2025.
His loving wife MaeDella and son Darryl preceded him in death.
Murphy is survived by his sons Gregory, Grady, and Kelvin (Angela); his brother Stafford VanWright; and a host of relatives and friends.
His life will be celebrated on Saturday, January 10, 2026, 11:00 am at Sovereign Grace Church, 5004 Broadway St., Pearland, TX 77581. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Houston Chronicle on Jan. 7, 2026.

Memorial Events
for Murphy VanWright

Jan

10

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Sovereign Grace Church

5004 Broadway St., Pearland, TX

Jan

10

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Sovereign Grace Church

5004 Broadway St., Pearland, TX

Funeral services provided by:

Mabrie Memorial Mortuary

5000 Almeda Road, Houston, TX 77004

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