Shirley MacHen Murphy

May 20, 1935 - November 29, 2019 (84 years old)

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Shirley MacHen Murphy

May 20, 1935 - November 29, 2019 (84 years old)

Johnson City, Tennessee

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Shirley MacHen Murphy Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on November 29, 2019 we had to say goodbye to Shirley MacHen Murphy (Johnson City, Tennessee), born in Elizabethton, Tennessee. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Shirley MacHen Murphy or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Alton Machen and Sevella Machen; her siblings, Alton Machen Jr., Billy Jack Machen and Mary Bradley (Carolyn); and her grandson Andrew Herget.

She is survived by: her husband William Carroll Murphy Sr.; her children, Dr. William Murphy Jr. (Bill) of West Hollywood, CA, Darrell Murphy (Janice) of Johnson City, TN, Angela Herget (Alfred) of Knoxville, TN, K. C. Murphy (Tammy) of Dallas, TX, Velma Murphy of Tallahassee, FL and Leland Murphy (Michelle) of Knoxville, TN; her grandchildren, Keila, Aaron, Preston, Yasmin, Madison and Autumn Grace; her great grandchildren, Myles and Malia; and her siblings, Ann McConnell (Charles) and Jerry Machen (Linda).

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December 5, 2019

Barbara Winter wrote a sympathy message

“Dear cousin carroll: please accept sincere sympathy for the loss of your lovely wife, shirley. I met you both when you all attended first christian church in johnson city. Barbara murphy winter”

December 5, 2019

Barbara Winter wrote a sympathy message

“Cousin carroll please accept my sincere deep sympathy for your loss. I hope happy memories of you all's life together will get you thru this sad time. Hugs, barbara murphy winter (p.s) i use to attend church at first christian. This is where i met you too. My what a lovely couple.”

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Birchette Mortuary Chapel
219 E Millard St, Johnson City, TN 37601

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Dec 06

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Snyder's Memorial Gardens
5913 Kingsport Hwy, Johnson City, TN 37615

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Dec 06

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Oak Grove Baptist Church
396 Oak Grove Rd, Johnson City, TN 37615

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Dec 06

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Oak Grove Baptist Church
396 Oak Grove Rd, Johnson City, TN 37615

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