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
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7 Condolence(s)
Mary Strickland
Monday, June 23, 2025
Liz I am so sorry for your loss.
Your mom is at peace now. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Amanda Wilson
Monday, June 23, 2025
Sending lots of prayers.
Brenda Roy
Monday, June 23, 2025
May God Be with you and your family during this time. God Bless.
JD and Kathy Price
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Beth and Alvin,
We did not have the opportunity to personally meet Mrs. Murphy, but we know that she was so special to you two Razorback friends. We are sorry for your loss but glad that you both have wonderful memories and were able to share many adventures with her. JD and Kathy
Paul Bauldwin
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Sorry for your loss
Greg & Linda Garabedian
Thursday, June 19, 2025
I have fond memories of going to Aunt Avie Nell and Uncle Mike’s house since we lived next door to them. Such a sweet aunt. My deepest condolences to her children, Beth, Brenda, and Mike Jr.
Amanda Stanart
Thursday, June 19, 2025
So sorry for your loss