Elaine Murphy Etheridge Obituary
The memory of Elaine Murphy Etheridge (Virginia Beach, Virginia), who passed away on May 19, 2026 at the age of 79, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. 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 Elaine Murphy Etheridge to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Elaine may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
She was predeceased by: her brother George Gentry Murphy; her son Kevin Lee; and her significant other Shelby Falconer Etheridge. She is survived by: her children, Mark Murphy, Sharon Marie (Curtis Horton), Brian Falconer and Sally Anne (Jason Davis); her grandchildren, Brittany Nicole, Chance Collier and Bailey Cole; and her great grandchild Scarlett.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 2nd 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Smith & Williams Funeral Home - Kempsville (4889 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462). A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 3rd 2026 at 10:00 AM at the United Methodist Church (4080 Charity Neck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23457). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 3rd 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Creeds Church of Christ (5500 Morris Neck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23457).
