In Loving Memory: Obituaries July 10-16, 2023
ROBERTSON COUNTY TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News)
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Obituary for Jennifer Rytel Gervasio
Jennifer Rytel Gervasio, 40, of Springfield, passed from this life on Monday July 3, 2023, at her home.
Her remains were cremated.
Jennifer was born October 30, 1982, in Baltimore, MD. She was a graduate of Chesapeake High School in Pasadena, MD and was employed as a medical receptionist with Heritage Medical Associates. Jennifer had a great love for cats. She was preceded in death by her father: Dana Rytel.
Jennifer is survived by her husband: Joseph “Joe” Gervasio of Springfield, by her child: Kenji “Ava” 
Gervasio of Springfield, by her mother: Christine Weller Davis of Ohio, by her sisters: Angela Johnson, Christi Navarenus, Karen Ehlers, and Tracy Murry, and by her in-laws: Paul and Cathleen Stramella of Arnold, MD.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements. 509 Walnut St., Springfield, TN
Obituary for Jim Dowlen, Sr.
James Leonard Dowlen, Sr. “Jim”, age 79, of Springfield, Tennessee, died Sunday, July 16, 2023 at his home.
Funeral services will be conducted at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View at 2:00PM on Saturday, July 22nd, with Bro. Corey Minter officiating.
The family will receive friends at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View on Friday, July 21st from 4:00PM until 8:00PM and again on Saturday from 10:00AM until the hour of service at 2:00PM.
Mr. Dowlen was born on February 13, 1944 in Ashland City, Tennessee, to the late Leonard Morgan & Marjorie Virginia Parker Dowlen. He was a retired carpenter and house framer in the construction business and worked for Quadjay Manufacturing. He enjoyed drag racing and camping and was a member of New Hope Free Will Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Debbie Diane Nalley and step-daughter, Sandra Renee Buckner.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Judy Jones Dowlen; children, Donna Dowlen Steward, Sandra Jean Tyler, James Leonard (Theresia) Dowlen, Jr., brothers, David Michael (Mary) Dowlen, Freddy Ray (Debbie) Dowlen, Jeffery Lee (Mona) Dowlen, and Todd Dowlen; sisters, Lucille Bannister and Renae McKiven; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-great-grandchild.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to the family to assist with funeral expenses.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements. 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146
Obituary for David Monk
David Dwayne Monk, age 53, of Ashland City, Tennessee, died Sunday, July 16, 2023, in Nashville.
His remains will be cremated and no services are planned at this time.
David was born on November 13, 1969, to Candace Monk & the late Jeff Monk. He was a seaman in the fishing and shrimping business in the Gulf of Mexico. Motorcycles were his passion. He was a Christian.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sister, Ginger Monk Prisock; 7 nieces & nephews; and 5 great-nieces & nephews.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements. 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146
Obituary for Jeffrey Sidney “Jeff” Hand
Jeffrey Sidney “Jeff” Hand, age 60, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023 at his home. Graveside services will be conducted at 12pm Wednesday, July 19, 2023 in the Elmwood Cemetery, with Bro. Buddy Hagerman officiating.
Mr. Hand was born August 16, 1962, in Springfield, to A.C. and Tiney Mae Hand Jr. He enjoyed drawing, painting, and playing guitar.
Mr. Hand was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth “Kenny” Hand Sr.; and a sister, Anita Davidson.
Jeff is survived by his parents, A.C. and Tiney Mae Hand Jr.; brother, Ricky (Lisa) Hand; nephews, Sean Crutcher, and Kenneth (Shannon) Hand Jr.; nieces, Michaela (Jordan) Chandler, Meagan (Michael) Rogers, Laura (Chris) Sabourin, and Michelle (Tim) Timmons.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements. 509 Walnut St., Springfield, TN
Obituary for Ray Edward Stribling
Ray Edward Stribling, 84, of Madison, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville. He was preceded in death by his parents Ray Doud Stribling and Edna Harrington Stribling, as well as daughter-in-law Dana Light Stribling.
Ray is survived by his wife of 60 years, Nancy Shockley Stribling, as well as three children: Carey Stribling, Mark (Dana) Stribling and Tracey (Mike) Farr. Ray is survived by three grandsons: Tyler (Lauren) Stribling, Aaron Stribling and Shelby Stribling. Ray also had four great-granddaughters: Sam, Bella, Alex and Avery.
Ray was born on Oct. 16, 1938. He was a graduate of East High School, where he played football. He counted several of his high school teammates as some of his closest lifelong friends. He went to play college football at Wyoming and Tennessee Tech.
Ray worked for the Metro Nashville Fire Department for over 35 years until his retirement in 1999. He rose to the rank of Captain and he served most of his career at Station 31 in Madison. Ray had a great impact as a mentor to a number of young firefighters.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 18, 2023 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm and a funeral service will occur Wednesday, July 19th at 10:00 am with burial to follow, all at Forest Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens, 1150 S. Dickerson Pike, Goodlettsville, TN.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ForestLawnFuneral-Goodlettsville.com for the Stribling family.
Obituary for Joan O’Neal Beers
Joan O’Neal Beers, 87, of Springfield, passed from this life on Tuesday July 11, 2023, at St. Thomas West Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday July 15th at 2:00 p.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Brother Billy Traughber and Butch O’Neal officiating. Interment followed in Springfield Memorial Gardens with Tim Harris officiating. Pallbearers will be Vernon O’Neal, Jr., Robert O’Neal, Randy Pulley, Trey O’Neal, Jamie Cook, and Josh Pulley. Honorary pallbearers will be SgtMaj Frank E. Pulley USMC (Ret), Ryan Scott, Nick Johnson, Ronnie Fuqua, Josh O’Neal, and Bob O’Neal, Jr. The family received friends on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Ms. Joan was born June 25, 1936, in White House, to the late William and Effie Mae Lassiter O’Neal. She was a retired seamstress from Acme Boot, a member of Eastland Heights Baptist Church, and was an Ambassador of Windland South Retirement Center. Ms. Joan loved keeping up with her family and friends on Facebook, being a grandmother, and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Jordan Elias “Shorty” Beers, Sr., by her daughter: Pamela Beers Casteel, by her sons: Jordan Elias Beers, Jr., and Toney Beers, and by her siblings: Vernon O’Neal, Sr., William O’Neal, Lawson Wiggins, Helen Allen, Ruth Fuqua, Bertha West, and Louise Harper.
Ms. Joan is survived by her daughter: Kay Beers Lampley and husband Butch of Fairview, by her son: Terry Beers and wife Susan of Springfield, by her grandchildren: Jamie (Christine) Casteel, A.J. (Deidre) Lampley, Casey (Cass) Lampley, Jacob (Kala) Lampley, Dustin Wilkins, Jennifer (Charles) Poole, and Kyle (Tiffany) Wilkins, and by her 14 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Toney Beers Scholarship Fund and may be sent c/o Robertson County Funeral Home.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Jerry Donald Wood
Jerry Donald Wood, 84, of Springfield, passed away on Monday July 10, 2023, at White House Health Care.
Funeral services were conducted Friday July 14th at 2:00 p.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Reverend Ronnie Smith officiating. Interment followed in Springfield Memorial Gardens with Jaren Jacobson, Cameron Franklin, Bryant Duncan, Donald Wooden, Jay Sloan, Lorne Jacobson, and Robert Franklin serving as pallbearers. The family received friends on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Jerry was born May 13, 1939, in Greenbrier, to the late Ray and Elizabeth Spry Wood. He was the retired Body Shop Manager at Payne Brothers in Springfield, and was a member of West End Free Will Baptist Church. Jerry enjoyed gardening, working in his yard, his 1984 Cutlass, and watching UT Vols sports. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings: Johnnie Wood, Bobby Wood, and Fannie Mae Wood.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Dorothy Sloan Wood, of whom he would be married to for 60 years in August of this year, by his daughters and sons-in-law: Tammy and Lorne Jacobson of Cross Plains, Amanda “Mandee” and Robert Franklin of Springfield, by his grandchildren: Jaren (Kristen) Jacobson, Jordan (Bryant) Duncan, Cameron Franklin, and Caden Franklin, by his great grandchildren: Natalie Jacobson, Hallie Jacobson, and Cooper Duncan, by his brother and sister-in-law: Billy and Carolyn Wood of Springfield, and by his sisters and brother-in-law: Barbara Wooden of Springfield, Brenda (Randy) Wilmore of Greenbrier.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Magdalena Gertrude Perry
Magda Perry, age 81 of Cross Plains, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023 at The Residence of Alive Hospice. She was born February 18, 1942 in West Germany to Richard & Emma Neumuller Sunkel. She worked as a waitress in her yuonger years. Magda met and married her husband William while he was serving in Germany in the U.S. Army. After moving to America, she became a U.S. citizen in 1960. She was very proud of her citizenship and believed everyone should take the appropriate steps to become a citizen if they were going to live in this country. She could overcome any problem she encountered in a positive way.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, William Perry; son, Mike Mischler;1 brother; 1 sister. She is survived by her son, Jerry (Audrey) Mischler, Cross Plains, TN; brothers, Halmut Sunkel, Pirmasens, Germany and Rudy Sunkel, Canada; sister, Rosie Sunkel, Pirmasens, Germany; 2 grandchildren, Tracey & Stephen; 3 great-grandchildren, Peyton, Devon and Aiden; 2 great-great-grandchildren Jynsen and Donoven; niece, Linda Stanfill;, Loudon, TN nephew, Deven Newman, FL.
A Graveside service is scheduled for Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 1pm in Springfield Memorial Gardens with Rev. Bob Snodgrass officiating. Interment will follow with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation with the family is planned for Tuesday, July 18, 2023 10am until 12 noon at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home Arrangements entrusted to 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188
Obituary for Bob Carr
Robert Lee Carr “Bob”, age 83, of Pleasant View, Tennessee, died Thursday, July 13, 2023, at his home.
A graveside service will be conducted at Joelton Hills Memory Gardens in Joelton at 10:00AM on Monday, July 17th, with Bro. Jon Justice officiating. Burial will follow with family & friends serving as pallbearers.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home prior to the graveside service.
Mr. Carr was born on October 21, 1939, in Baxter, Tennessee, to the late Malon & Fannie Uhles Carr. He was a retired welder from Herndon & Merry, Inc. in Nashville.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Ann Carr; grandson, Jordan Carr; brother, Buddy Carr; sisters, Sandra Neeley & Debbie Thompson; daughter-in-law, Frances Carr; and son-in-law, Paul Branham.
Survivors include his sons, Barry (Abby) Carr and Kevin Carr; daughters, Lurenda Branham, Paula (Gerald) Hatfield, and Jennifer Fowler; 9 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements. 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146
Obituary for Ronnie Dell Inman
Ronnie Dell Inman, age 64, of Hartsville, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at the Trousdale Medical Center. Graveside services will be conducted at 1pm Monday, July 17th in the Springfield Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 10:30am until 12:30pm Monday at the Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield.
Mr. Inman was born September 18, 1958 in Robertson County, to the late Davis Murphey and Nancy Nevelyn Inman. He was an Electronics Technician with Gaylord Entertainment for many years.
Mr. Inman is survived by his partner, Tethi Inman; sons, Ronnie Dell Inman Jr., Adam William Davis Inman, Jacob Henry Inman, and Benjamin Garner Inman; 3 grandchildren, Bailey Jade Inman, Tommy Dell Inman, and 1 on the way; brother, Todd (Angie) Inman; and a niece, Nancy June (Chase) Damer.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements. 509 Walnut St., Springfield, TN
(Updated) Obituaries July 3-9, 2023
Obituary for Janice Shelton Johnson
Janice Shelton Johnson, age 59, of Crossville, TN and formerly of Greenbrier, TN, died Friday July 7, 2023, at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman, TN.
Private graveside services were held Friday July 14, 2023, in Greenbrier Cemetery.
Janice was born March 14, 1964, in Jamestown, TN to the late Melvin Jr. and Bonny Goney Shelton.
Her husband Carl Johnson Jr. also preceded her in death. Sons, Jeremy Johnson and Michael Johnson and a daughter Misty Johnson survive Janice.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Shelby “Jean” Houp
Jean Houp, age 87 of Springfield, formerly of Naples, FL passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Hendersonville Medical Center. She was born April 25, 1936 in Wilmore, KY to Harold Lee & Addie B. Estes Anderson. She worked as a cook for the Collier County Florida Schools before her retirement. She was a member of East Naples Baptist Church but had been attending Grace Free Will Baptist Church since moving to Tennessee to live with her daughter. Jean enjoyed playing cards and fishing. The most important thing to her was spending time with her family, especially the grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, William Henry Houp; stillborn son, William Wayne Houp; 3 sisters, Hazel, Donnie and Dorothy. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Lynn Duncan and Louise Houp, both of Springfield, TN and Della Ann Weeks, Naples, FL; son, Gary (Angie) Houp; brother, Pete Anderson, both of Naples, FL; a nephew that she thought of as a son, Ronald Estes, Naples, FL; 7 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren. a host of nieces and nephews.
Per Jean’s request, there will be no memorial service. A private family visitation is being held and her ashes will be interred with her husband’s ashes in Naples, FL. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home Arrangements entrusted to 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188
Obituary for Harold Lee Barnes
Harold Lee Barnes of Coopertown, Tennessee, passed from this life to Heaven on Saturday morning, July 8, 2023 at Morningside of Springfield.
A celebration of life service was held at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 13 in the Oakhurst Chapel of Robertson County Funeral Home with Martin Babb officiating. Burial followed in Springfield Memorial Gardens with Dr. David Evans officiating. Pallbearers will be Kent Browning, Corban Browning, Jared Dauenhauer, Billy Hardin, Sam Cardwell, Phil Barnes, Anson Woodall, and Jeremy Tolbert. The family received friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 3:00 until the time of service.
Harold was born May 28, 1936, in Robertson County to the late Jesse Cleveland Barnes and Bessie Alice James Barnes. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Jesse and Larry Barnes. He was a member of Springfield Baptist Church where he served as deacon, outreach leader for the Men’s Unity Sunday School Class for twenty years and host greeter for worship service. He helped initiate the church’s bread ministry and participated in the program for many years by visiting shut-ins and church members.
He graduated from Coopertown High School and following two years of service in the U.S. Army, he continued his education by graduating with a BS degree in Business Administration from Austin Pay State University. He was employed in the Program Development Department of the Tennessee Department of Transportation for thirty years. He enjoyed fishing, playing golf and was a master at telling stories and jokes.
He is survived by his wife, Martha Jackson Barnes of Coopertown, daughter Cindy Barnes Browning (Kent) of Murfreesboro, son Brian Barnes (Dana) of Hendersonville and he leaves four grandchildren: AlLee Dauenhauer (Jared), Corban Browning, Elizabeth Barnes and Katie Barnes. He had three great-grandchildren: Ava, Elijah and Briggs Dauenhauer. He will be extremely missed by his dog Scooter.
The family wants to thank Tristar NorthCrest, NHC, Morningside Assisted Living, and Gentiva Hospice for their love, concern, and care for him and the family for the past two and one-half months.
The family requests, if so desired, that memorial donations be made in Harold’s memory to Springfield Baptist Church, St. Jude’s, or the Robertson County Isaiah 117 House. All donations may be sent in care of Robertson County Funeral Home.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Joe Crockett Shelton
Joe Crockett Shelton, age 82 of Greenbrier, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at his home.
Graveside services were conducted Friday, July 7, 2023 at 1:00 PM in Mt. Sharon Cemetery with Tim Harris officiating. Pallbearers were his grandchildren. There was no visitation prior to the graveside service.
Mr. Joe was born July 21, 1940 in Greenbrier to the late Martin Crockett Shelton and Hattie Pauline Roberts Shelton. He was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church where he was a trustee, was a member of Masonic Lodge #9, and a member of Scottish Rites. He was a graduate of Coopertown High School Class of 1958. He retired 3 times, from Dupont, City of Springfield, and Payne Chevrolet. He stayed busy in his free time, adoring his grandchildren and great grandchildren, visiting and talking with others, and he and his wife Martha could regularly be found dancing anywhere they found there was good music. They loved traveling all over the United States with friends from Springfield and Orlinda and reminiscing about those places watching Aerial America. He would spend time staring at the flower garden his wife created for him with the solar lights and hummingbirds. He also had a passion for tractors by spending time watching implement auctions on TV on Saturdays. He loved tractors and his father’s 1969 pickup that he lovingly restored.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Joe C. “Jody” Shelton and his sister, Brenda Creasy. Surviving him are his wife, Martha Sue Shelton of Greenbrier, to whom he would have been married 63 years on July 16th; son, Keith Shelton and wife Anong of Murfreesboro; daughter, Pam Atchley and husband Gary B. of Greenbrier; daughter-in-law, Kim Shelton; grandchildren, Joe (Danita) Atchley, Matt Atchley, Zach (Christina) Shelton, Morgan Shelton (Matt Richardson), Jacob Shelton, Cole Shelton, Maddie Shelton, and Samuel Crockett Shelton; and great grandchildren, Avery Jo Shelton and Stoney Crockett Richardson.
The family request, if so desired, for memorial contributions to be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. All donations can be sent c/o Robertson County Funeral Home.
His hope was in the Lord and now he can soar on wings like eagles – he can run and not be weary – he can walk and not grow faint.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Beverly Cairnes
Beverly Covington Cairnes, age 70, of White House, passed away Monday, July 3, 2023 at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville.
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 2pm in the chapel of the Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield with Reverend Sheryl Hall officiating. Burial followed in the Cross Plains UMC Cemetery with George Evans, Joseph Evans, Wes Evans, James Graham, Ty Austin and Neal Lovelace serving as pallbearers.
Visitation was held at the funeral home on Saturday from 11am until the hour of service at 2pm.
Ms. Cairnes was born July 9, 1952 in Nashville to the late Joseph and Nancy Jones Covington. She was a 1970 graduate of East Robertson High School and in 1974 she graduated the University of Tennessee with her Master’s Degree. She was a teacher at White House Elementary School and was a loving and devoted mother. She loved her grandchildren, shopping, and loved to travel.
Ms. Cairnes is survived by her son, Brent Cairnes of White House; daughter, Nancy Carol Evans and husband, George, of whom she thought of as another son, of White House; and grandchildren, Joseph Evans and Wes Evans.
If so desired memorial contributions may be made the American Cancer Society. Any donations may be sent in c/o Austin & Bell.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements. 509 Walnut St., Springfield, TN
Obituary for John Link, Jr.
John Joseph Link, Jr., age 73, of Fairview, passed away Monday, July 3, 2023 at St. Thomas West in Nashville.
In following his wishes Mr. Link was cremated and his remains will be casted upon his favorite fishing spot.
A Memorial Gathering of Friends will be held Tuesday, July 11, 2023 from 4-8pm in the chapel of the Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield. Pastor David Royalty will speak.
Mr. Link was born April 9, 1950 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to the late Mr. John J. Link, Sr. and Mrs. Darlene Davis Link of Fairview, TN and Greenville, SC. Mr. Link worked as a stone and brick mason and was of the Baptist Faith. He was an avid fisherman and he especially enjoyed fishing with his grandchildren.
In addition to his mother Mr. Link is survived by his wife of 23 years, Kathy Webster-Link; sons, Benjamin “B.J.” Link and wife, Jessica, Treslyn Link and wife, Jacqueline, and Michael Dickey and wife Candy; daughters, Amanda Link-Zink and husband Michael, and Amber Savell and husband Gary; brother, John Vernon Link and wife Rhonda; and 11 grandchildren. Mr. Link is also survived by a multitude of nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements. 509 Walnut St., Springfield, TN
Obituary for Gloria Faye Pollard Murphy
Gloria Faye Pollard Murphy, age 88, of Springfield, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023 at TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville.
Funeral services were conducted at 12pm Wednesday, July 12th at Cedar Hill Baptist Church with Dr. Eric Taylor officiating. Burial followed in Springfield Memorial Gardens with Will Seeley, Jake Seeley, Matthew Stewart, Brandon Dodd, Bill Murphy, and Greg Young serving as pallbearers.
The family received friends from 5-8pm Tuesday, at the church, and again from 10am until the time of the service at 12pm Wednesday at the church.
Mrs. Murphy was born December 5, 1934, in Cedar Hill, TN to the late Robert Hensley and Willie Mae Pollard. She attended Cedar Hill Baptist Church as a child and gave her heart to Jesus at the age of 10, thus beginning her lifelong service at her church where she continued faithful attendance until her death. She was a member of the closely-knit Jo Byrns High School class of 1952 where she was a cheerleader and co-captain of the Jo Byrns High lady’s basketball team. She married Billy Murphy following graduation and began their family together in 1955 with the birth of Bill. They were married 59 years at the time of Billy’s death in 2011.
Gloria served as a bank teller with First National Bank in Springfield for many years and considered her co-workers her extended family and her loyal customers friends.
She relished time with family remaining very active and involved in all activities the children and grandchildren participated in. She served others sacrificially with southern charm and grace always delivering a handmade gift or a delicious treat.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Murphy was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Murphy Sr.; great granddaughter, Daisy Young; and a sister, Barbara Edgin.
She is survived by a son, William C. (Kathy) Murphy Jr.; daughters, Dianne (Billy) Seeley, and Melissa (Greg) Young; 8 grandchildren, Karly (Brandon) Dodd, Kady (Matthew) Stewart, Will Seeley, Jake (Campbell) Seeley, Natalie (Daniel) Morris, Blake (Grace) Young, McKenzie (David) Roy, and Ashley Young; 4 great grandchildren and 1 on the way, Murphy, Cason, Ruby, Lily, and Liam.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Cedar Hill Baptist Church Building Fund, 112 S. Main Street, Cedar Hill, TN 37032 or by visiting www.mycedarhillbaptist.org/online-giving.html
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements. 509 Walnut St., Springfield, TN
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