Sandra Lynn Murphree

Sandra Lynn Murphree obituary, Tillar, AR

Sandra Lynn Murphree

Sandra Murphree Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service - McGehee on Dec. 23, 2025.
Sandra Murphree, 62, of Tillar, Ar. went to be with the Lord on December 18, 2025 while surrounded by family. She was born at Desha Co. Hospital in Dumas, Ar. on July 6, 1963. She ran Little Dumplin's Daycare for 10 years. She is proceeded in death by her husband of 40 years, Alfred Murphree, her parents Roy and Nora Johson of McGehee. She is survived by her special daughters Allison (Jacob) of Crossett, Ar., Anna Beth (Cody) of Crossett, Ar., and their brother Austin (Alicia) and 5 bonus grandchildren. Her Stepmother Mary Johnson of McGehee, her brother James (Renee) Johnson of Cabot, Ar., two sisters, Linda (Jerry) Ward of Collins, Ar., Brenda Bramlett of Kilmichael, Ms., Stepbrothers Jimmy Cooper (Lisa) of McGehee, Steven (Cheryl) Cooper of McGehee and three stepsisters; Sherry (Milton) Ray of Benton, Ar., Becky Dunn of McGehee, Christy Cooper of Midwest City, Ok. Close friends, Mike Cottrell, Laura Hawkins, Sue Jones and Brenda Reaves.

Honorary pallbearers are Mike Cottrell, Jacob Lockwood, Cody Walley, Jeff Harrison, Austin Harrison, Jerry Ward, James Johnson, Steve Fleming and Lynn Murphree.

The family would like to recognize and give thanks to:

Hospice Home Care

Ashley County Medical Center

Nightingale at Crossett Nursing Home

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to:

Hospice Home Care

989 Hwy 425

Monticello, Ar. 71655

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