of Jacksonville, AR

May 29, 1939 - June 17, 2025

Avie Nell (Ellington) Murphy

of Jacksonville, AR

May 29, 1939 - June 17, 2025


Avie Nell (Ellington) Murphy, age 86, went to be with the Lord on June 17, 2025 in Harrison, Arkansas.

Avie is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Michael Estes Murphy, Sr.; parents, John David & Ida Elizabeth Ruby Ellington; brothers, Chester Eugene Ellington, Luary Gene Ellington and sister, Hazel Knox.

Avie, is survived by her children, Elizabeth Murphy, Brenda Harte and Michael E. Murphy, Jr. (Michele); Grandmother of Alvin House, Robert House (Tiffany), Jeffrey Harte, Brian Harte (Shayna), Jennifer Bibel (Brett), Amanda Wilson (Doug), David Murphy, Matthew Murphy (Kelsie) and Elizabeth and Great-grandmother of Maryn Harte, Rosalyn Harte, Olivia Bibel and Raife Bibel.

She is survived by sisters, Betty Geneva Ellington and Opal Louise Bonnette.

She was a Christian woman who was ready to reunite with the love of her life. She was a simple country woman who loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was strong in her faith and told everyone she met how to meet Jesus. She loved her Arkansas Razorbacks, preachers and game shows in her spare time. She was a member of the North Little Rock First Assembly in North Little Rock, Arkansas.


In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations sent to:

Kenya, E. Africa Camp Ministry
In Memory of Avie Murphy
c/o Ina Dilldine-Church of God of Prophecy
2313 W. Delmar St.
Broken Arrow, OK 74012

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Drummond Funeral Home
10900 Interstate 30
Little Rock, AR  72209
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com