Esther Elizabeth Murphy Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Esther Elizabeth Murphy (Brentwood, Maryland), who passed away on September 10, 2025 at the age of 82. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Esther Elizabeth Murphy to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Arthur Rankins, Sr. and Esther Mae Rankins (Bass); her sister Gladys Austin; and her husband Franklin Murphy. She is survived by: her children, Karen Fletcher (Aaron) of Ayden, NC, Doris Wright (Franklyn) of Sumter, Dorothy Miles (Kenny) of Ridgeway and Corey Murphy (Adriane) of Washington, D. C.; her siblings, Fannie Wright (Harold) of Ridgeland, SC, Betty Hoggard of Powellsville, NC, Ruth Melton of Jacksonville, FL, Charlie Rankins (Elaine) of Upper Marlboro, MD, Arthur Rankins, Jr. (Mabel) of Baltimore, MD and Randy Rankins of Raleigh, NC; her grandchildren, Antonio Miles, Ashley Miles, Jordan Boseman, Ashton Brown, Reagan Fletcher, Dillon Fletcher, Tamia Murphy and Donovan Murphy; her great grandchildren, Makayla Horton and Karleigh Chamberlain; and her caregiver Sylvia Love. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.