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Sally A. Murphy Davila

1955 - 2013

Sally A. Murphy Davila obituary, 1955-2013

BORN

1955

DIED

2013

Sally Davila Obituary

Sally A. Murphey Davila, went to sleep in death on May 20, 2013. She was born in St. Louis, Mo. on August 16, 1955. She lived in Las Vegas, Nev. for 27 years before moving to Palm Springs when she married her husband, Gus Davila. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Charles (Cookie) and Evelyn Rich, her parents, William Sr. and Rowena Murphey, and her sister, Peggy Murphey Shelstad,and her daughter, Arianna Davila. She is survived by her husband, Gus Davila, and their children Bianca, Joel, Gilbert, Jimmy, Chad, Matthew, and Billy. Her daughters in law, Amber Herrera and Amber Davila. Her grandchildren, Spencer, Dominick, Dawn, Danielle, Hayley, Daniel, Mariah, Lailani, and Brianna. Her sister Patty and husband Mike Mahoney, her brother and his wife; William Jr. and Joanne Murphey, her sister Cathy and husband Lee Blandino. Her nieces and nephews, Michal, Tammy, Demarri, Mikey, Stacy, Cassidy, Kelley, Bryant, Jonathan, and Rachel as well as other great grandchildren, great nieces and nephews. Her spiritual brother and sisters in Las Vegas; Carmen B., Gabe S., Barbi H., Linda B., Bonnie H., and Jeannie F. In Palm Springs, Diane N., Pam F., Sunshine S., Carol L., Kim N., Terry M., Chrissy U., Alene C., Marilyn H., as well as many others in both cities that she loved and loved her. Sally is sleeping peacefully waiting to hear the voice of Jesus. John 5:28, 29. Per her wishes there will be no services.

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Published by The Desert Sun on May 25, 2013.

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Angela Ochoa

May 19, 2021

She was a great friend to me. I miss her every day. RIP my friend.

Tamara Mahoney-Lewis

August 30, 2013

It is very sad to me to find out that two of my aunts have died. May Sally and Peggy RIP. I loved you dearly and miss you both.

Tamara Ruth Mahoney Lewis

Art & Pam Partridge

June 3, 2013

Our deepest sympathy, for you Gus and all those relatives of yours and Sally's. Your friends Art & Pam Partridge

Sally Songy

June 3, 2013

All of my love and prayers go out to Gus and the family. I was blessed to have had the opportunity to get to know Sally well when I had some of her children in Second grade at Katherine Finchy. She was a loving, caring, kind, gentle person who always had a smile on her face. Sally was an example to all of us of how to live our lives in grace. I will miss her deeply but I will cherish the many memorable moments I had with her over the many years while her children and grandchildren were at Katherine Finchy.

Abraham Tokier

May 30, 2013

I just learned of Sally's passing. I am truly sorry that she has left us. What a sweet, kind, and wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the Davila family.

Fran Chapman

May 29, 2013

Dear Davila Family, During the years I taught at Raymond Cree I was lucky enough to have several of you in my classes. Sally frequently stopped by to see how things were going, to see if there was any way should could be of help. Her love of family and dedication to each of you and your well being were admirable! It was a delight to reconnect just a few years ago when the next group of Davilas arrived.
I pray your memories of your wonderful mom will be of comfort at
this difficult time!

May 29, 2013

I knew Sally when she was a young lady in Las Vegas, she loved Jehovah and was a good person.She is waiting in her sleep now but will soon wake to see the fulfillment of all Jehovah has promissed. Sorry for the loss to all who loved her. Debbie B.

Rulon Stucki

May 29, 2013

I am sorry to hear of Sally's death, all my condolences to her family and friends. I knew Sally in Las Vegas, along with all her family. She was loved by all who knew her, and will be missed.

Jen Clark

May 29, 2013

I am so, so, so sad to hear of Sally's death. My heart is broken for Gus and all the kids and Danielle and all the grand kids and the entire family. Sally was like a second mom to me when I moved to CA from MO. And when Arianna died, and I did my best to be there for the kids, Sally wrote the sweetest letter to my parents, telling them how wonderful I was and how much she loved me. I will miss her greatly!

Liz Tipton

May 27, 2013

I'm so sorry to hear about Sally, I will miss her smiling face and always a hug when she came into the market. I'll miss her phone calls and our new found texting. Hugs to Gus and the whole family , Sally was so special to so many people , she will be so missed.

Barbara Stebbins

May 27, 2013

To the Davila family.. So sorry to hear about Sally. Sher was a very nice lady and I remember her well from Katherine Finchy. May she rest in peace.

Angela Ochoa

May 26, 2013

I love you so much Sally. You will always be in my heart. You were a great friend. I will always remember our Katherine Finchy days together. xxxxxxx

Rebekah and Christopher Norman

May 26, 2013

We're sending all our love and prayers to Sally's beautiful family. We know you all are looking forward to seeing her again. She was full of love and truly loved her family. We feel very blessed to have been able to have some time with her recently. We love you guys!!!

Al, Eleanor Mercado

May 25, 2013

To the Davila family, Sally was a wonderful friend & neighbor. She will be truly missed but forever in our hearts! We are so sorry for your loss! Thinking of you!

Carleton Thibeault

May 25, 2013

Gus, we're so sorry to hear about your loss. Please convey our condolences to all the kids. Know that all your friends as well as your family mourn and share your loss.

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