Emma Joyce Murphy

A visitation for family and friends for Emma will be held Friday, April 7, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 3770 Highway 431 North, Phenix City, Alabama 36867. A celebration of life funeral service will be held Friday, April 7, 2023 at 5:00 PM, 3770 Highway 431 North, Phenix City, Alabama 36867. An interment will occur Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 3:00 PM at Evergreen Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, County Rd. 72, Ariton, Alabama.

Mrs. Murphy was born January 28, 1947 in Columbus, Georgia; daughter of the late Willard Coker and Florence Givens Spann. She was a longtime cook at the Pig-N-Chick in Smiths Station, AL. She loved hummingbirds, working crossword puzzles and coloring apps on her phone.

Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Joann Jones and her brother, Eulis Coker.

Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Roy "Smurf" Murphy, son, Allen Murphy (Johnna),daughter, Penny Bodie (Rick), grandchildren, Tabitha Utley (Austin), Christopher Mancil, Ashley Day (Wendy), Troy Murphy (Jessica), Bill Allen, Taylor Murphy, Blake Jones, Tyler Murphy, Mackenzie Jones along with great grandchildren, Emily, Lakelyn, Berkleigh, Jon Jon, Easton, Carley, Ansley, Josh, Lauren, Mason, Brayden, her fur baby "Sassy" and numerous other family members.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shphenixcity.com for the Murphy family.