Arleta Linette Murphy

Arleta’s Story

A mother and son, together in light,

Reunited in heaven, forever bright.

Hand in hand, no more pain or tears,

Sharing an embrace through endless years.

Their love lives on, a sacred bond,

Both safe and resting, just beyond.

Arleta F. Murphy, the oldest of six sisters and one brother, was born on December 18, 1947 in Houston Texas to James Sr. and Vivian Williams, both of whom preceded her in death. Arleta attended and graduated from George Washington Carver High School in Acres Homes. She was employed at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center and retired after many faithful years of employment.

Arleta joined The Community of Faith Church, and remained a faithful member until death. After battling many years of illness, Arleta passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 22, 2026. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unforgettable memories. Arleta had one son, Dreis Reynard Ford, who preceded her in death on May 24, 2025.

She leaves to cherish four sisters, Olivia E. White, Rosalind Wolfe

(Gregory), J. Selita Williams and Janice Williams, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews and one great great nephew. Two siblings preceded her in death, Janet LaVerne Williams and James (June Bugg) Williams.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

13 Brothers and sisters,

we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. 14 For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.