Mariann Murphy Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on January 10, 2026, at the age of 81, Mariann Murphy (Phoenix, Arizona) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Wilma Moore and Harry Moore; her siblings, Eldred Moore and Cecelia Roberts; and her stepson Michael Murphy.
She is survived by: her husband Tom Murphy; her sister Theresa Moore; her sons, Byron Handy (Traci) and Robert Handy (Jennifer); her grandchildren, Caitlyn (Evan), Madalyne (Mason), Madison (Bobby) and Olivia; her great grandchildren, Hudson, June, Riggs, Rocky, Rose, Grace and Blake; her stepchildren, Kim McWaters (Chris), John Murphy (Sue) and Staci Candrea (Nick); her stepgrandchildren, Nick (Krystal), Michael (Sierra), Tanner (Madison), Matthew, Brock (Samantha), Kameron, McKenah (Nick), Alexys and Hayden; and her stepgreat-grandchildren, Tillman, Taylen, Tinsley, Reese, Rylee, Nixon, Indy and Oliver. She is also survived by her family, friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks you consider a memorial donation to Hospice of the Valley, whose compassionate care meant so much to Mariann and her family. https://hov.org, 1510 East Flower Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85014.
