Georgia Murphy

Georgia Murphy ascended to heaven on March 22 at the age of 83. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she was a woman of great strength and courage, while always extending kindness and understanding to those around her. She was born in Carrizo Spring, Texas, July 14, 1926. She moved to Arizona with her family in 1932, residing in Phoenix, Tolleson and Glendale. She graduated from Glendale High School in 1944 and worked at the Glendale Pharmacy during the 40’s, 50’s & 60’s. In 1965 she joined the City of Glendale working in the City Manager’s Office. She loved her job! In 1973 her husband Bo Murphy preceded her in death. In her later years, she loved spending time with all of her cousins and long time friend Elberta White. She also enjoyed watching sports on her big screen TV. She is survived by 3 daughters, Susan, Patricia and Karen who was her best friend and caregiver. Karen was blessed to have her as a friend and mother. She will be greatly missed but she is at last Home. I love you Mom – I will miss your green eyes. Her grandchildren Tracy, Robynn, Courtney, Shannon and Joel – She loved you! Georgia was also a great-grandmother of 9.