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Lena Murphy Obituary

Murphy, Evangelist Lena ALBANY On Wednesday, May 7, 2008, God, in His infinite wisdom, dispatched His guiding angel to Albany County Nursing Home to escort the gentle and loving spirit of Evangelist Lena H. Murphy to her new and brighter home in glory. Lena leaves to cherish her memory seven children, Phyllis Wilson (Nick), Frank Murphy, Clara Murphy-Van Bergen (Thomas), Neal Murphy, Sandra Cade (Timothy), Wilhemina Murphy, all of Albany, N.Y. and Michael Murphy of Denver, Colo.; 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grand-children and a goddaughter, Carla Petty Miller. She is also survived by one sister, Mattie Lewis of East Greenbush; nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Viewing hours will be held Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. at New Jerusalem Home of the Saved Church, 160 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, 12210, services immediately following. Interment will follow the services in Memory's Garden, 983 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Albany, 12205. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to, Alzheimer's Association, 85 Watervliet Avenue, Albany, 12206.

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Published by Albany Times Union from May 12 to May 13, 2008.

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isadore burns jr.

May 17, 2008

my deepest condolences and sympathies to the murphy family. i've known evangelist lena murphy since i was a little boy and she was the grandmother of my first cousin gabriel and the mother of my uncle neal. stay encourage murphy family and keep the faith because only god can bring you through.
isadore burns jr&family
pastor isadore burns sr.
pastor josie burns
church of god deliverance through christ
40 colvin avenue
albany new york 12206

Sharon Tyler

May 17, 2008

To Phyllis and family
My prayers are with you and your family always. I love you.

Betty Petty

May 13, 2008

To the Murphy Family,
May the God of all comfort be with you during this time of bereavement. Certainly Evangelist Murphy left a legacy on record of one that loved the Lord and her family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Deacon & Evang. Petty & Family

shaquoia and la marr murio

May 13, 2008

lena was full of love , laughter and giving to all who need help. we are blessed to have known her.

Carla Miller

May 13, 2008

To My God Brothers and Sisters:
We will never forget her voice, the smile on her face, the gentleness of her touch, the traditions she handed down, the things she stood for... "they are her gift and our legacy." May God continue to comfort you through this time.
With deepest Sympathy

Pastor Harper and New Jerusalem

May 13, 2008

Murphy Family, we are praying for and with you during this time. Evangelist served the Lord faithfully for many years and now she has entered a blessed peace. Do allow the Lord to visit with you at time. He has promised to comfort us when we need Him most.

God Bless You,

Sharon Hoke-Tucker-Moore

May 12, 2008

To Phyllis & Family:
I am so saddened to hear of your mother's passing. She always had such a beautiful smile and heart. My condolence during this most difficult time.

Dina Alexander

May 12, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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