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Lyla Murphy Obituary

MURPHY, Lyla Ann, Born on January 21, 1940. Passed away December 1, 2008, in Tucson, AZ. She was born and raised in Twin Falls, Idaho. She had owned and operated the Wendell Barbershop prior to her retirement. She is survived by daughter, Marann (Marnie) Cowell and her three children, Orion, Stefan and Sarene of Tucson, AZ; her son, Brad Murphy and his five children, Kaomi, Kymber, William Lyle, Kyra, Bryan of Wendell, Idaho; daughter, Bobbie Ettinger of Tucson, AZ. Lyla was preceded in death by both of her parents, William Lyle and Ila E. Murphy and a brother, Robert Rex Murphy. Memorial services will be held at 7235 S. Second Mesa Dr., Tucson, AZ on Friday, December 5, 2008. Please call 429-2719 for more information.
Published by Arizona Daily Star on Dec. 5, 2008.

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Traci Beer

December 10, 2008

I didn't realize Lyla was sick. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you all are in my heart and in my prayers.

Tanya Baca

December 5, 2008

I was the caregiver for Ms Lyla Murphy at Carries Care I enjoyed being there to help her, enjoy listening to her stories,being able to help her live a great life at Carries care.She will be loved and missed dearly.Love you Lyla

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