Rachel Purinton Murphy

Rachel Purinton Murphy obituary, Marietta, GA

Rachel Purinton Murphy

Rachel Murphy Obituary

Published by Legacy on Sep. 28, 2023.
Rachel Purinton Murphy, age 99, of Lilburn, GA passed away on September 25, 2023.She graduated Stephens High School was a graduate of Colby Junior College in New Hampshire and a dedicated homemaker.
She is survived by her children, Brian Douglas Murphy and his wife, Margariet, of South Yarmouth, MA and Nancy Dearborn Murphy of Lilburn, GA; her two grandchildren, Kelly Rachael Murphy of Bethel, CT and Shannon Patricia Breaux of Wallingford, CT; and her six great-grandchildren, Emma Daisy Dittrich, Abigail Marie Caruso, Isabella Sophia Caruso, Vincent Thomas Caruso, Anthony Joseph Breaux and Andrew John Breaux.
She will be laid to rest alongside her husband, Douglas Richard Murphy, and her daughter, Sherry Kathleen Murphy, at Maple Cemetery in Lincoln, VT.
Special thanks to Eva & Erma's House in Snellville where Rachel received several years of the utmost care from her caretakers. Also special thanks to Family First Hospice Care.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to Family First Hospice Care, 13010 Morris Road Suite 600, Alpharetta, GA 30004.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the Murphy family at www.nationalcremation.com/location/atlanta.

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October 19, 2023

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September 28, 2023

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Lynda Edwards

October 19, 2023

I have known Nancy Murphy since about 1986 and have known her Mom for many years.
Remembering special times with Nancy and her Mom. Walks at Stone Mountain, Birthdays and Christmases. One special Christmas comes to mind with a standing rib roast, hoping when Nancy sees this, she will smile.
My heart felt condolences to Nancy, Violet and the family of Mrs. Murphy.

Cris Muscott

October 12, 2023

Rachel was my mother in law prior to my divorce from Brian Murphy. She was always very nice and welcoming and enjoyed her granddaughters Kelly and Shannon. We often had barbecues and I can remember her potatoe salad and being able to eat a large spoonful -- so good! I was sorry to hear she passed away.

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