Emma Mae

Murphy

Emma Mae Findley Murphy, age 69, a native of Gilbertown, AL and a resident of Silas, AL was born December 3, 1947 to the parentage of the late General Findley and Cora Alice Dunagan. She departed this life February 23, 2017 at Jackson Medical Center, Jackson, AL.

Mrs. Murphy was a faithful member of Pleasant Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Silas where she served as a deaconess until her health failed. She retired as a cook at Bimbo's Restaurant in Silas. Her favorite hobby was cooking. She loved her family dearly; especially her grandchildren. Mrs. Murphy enjoyed watching Jeopardy and other game shows which challenged her thinking and kept her brain alert.

In addition to his parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Autry L. Findley, Jerome Findley, and Eddie Ray "Pete" Nicholson; and three sisters, Edna Earl Findley, Lizza Bell Smith, Donna LaVaughn Craig.

Mrs. Murphy will be cherished in the hearts of her loving and devoted family; her husband, Joe Murphy, Jr. of Silas, AL; two sons, Joel (Ramona) Murphy of Bay Minette, Al; and Keflynn (Felicia) Murphy of Millry Al; three sisters, Audrey Faye (Frank) Williamson and Shelma Williamson, both of Silas, AL, and Gloria Graham of Butler, AL; six grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Viewing Saturday, March 4, 2017, 12 noon until the 1pm service at Pleasant Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 352 Pleasant Chapel Church Road, Silas, AL, Rev. Gregory Sanders, pastor; Rev. Bobby Ray Bolton, eulogist. Following burial in Pleasant Chapel cemetery, the family will receive friends in the fellowship hall of the church. Services with sympathetic care and legendary professionalism entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Road, Jackson, AL. Condolences to the family at www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com and on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page.