Marion McBath Murphy, 91, of Macon GA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior early Wednesday morning, September 15, 2021. Her sons, daughter and son-in-law were able to be with her during her final hours of life.
Marion was born in Atlanta GA, where she was raised until she moved to Macon in 1959. She graduated from North Fulton High School in 1948 and went to Georgia State to study business. She worked at Coca-Cola Bottling Co. in Atlanta, Howard Hightower State Farm Agency, Springdale Elementary School, an attorney, financial and other business offices in Macon but most of her life she was a homemaker.
Marion was a crafter, always at her children’s sporting events and activities. She was active in several bible studies and other activities.
Growing up Marion was an active member of Peachtree Road Presbyterian Church in Atlanta. Over the years she served in many capacities at the following churches: Ingleside Presbyterian at Emory University in Decatur, Tattnall Square Presbyterian, Forest Hills Methodist, Northminster Presbyterian, Northside Christian, Mable White Memorial Baptist, and New Heights Baptist in Macon.
Marion, a devout Christian, loved the Lord and was always actively striving to understand the Word and deepen her own faith. Her love for Jesus Christ was evident in every aspect of her life and she instilled her faith and belief in the power of prayer to her family and friends. She loved deeply and made an impression in the lives of so many. She was a true Southern, Godly woman who showed random acts of kindness every day. She leaves behind a wonderful legacy to all who knew her. She lived a life of love, laughter and courage.
Marion was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Murphy Jr., her parents William Cecil and Isabel Wayt McBath, her sister, Harriet McBath Brooks, her brother, William Lowry McBath, three grandchildren, Korbin, Kristi and Kaleb Smith, and her great niece, Heather Rose Brooks.
Marion is survived by her daughter Anita C Smith (Brad), two sons, David C Murphy (Celia) and Franklyn S Murphy, daughter-in-law Lori Barnett Murphy, five grandchildren Stuart Murphy (finance’ Haley Powell), William Murphy (Mary Clayton), Sarah Norton (Kyle), Anna Murphy and Matthew Murphy, great grandson Lucas Anthony Murphy, nieces Betsy Gunter (Bobby), Becca McBath and Janice Strang, nephews Billy Brooks (Windy), Jimmy Brooks and Andrew McBath (Elizabeth), and all her many friends and caregivers.
Marion’s family would like to thank John Wesley Villas, Loving Heart Companion Services and Encompass Home Heathcare. Just want to name a few of her caregivers that we knew: Shanetha, Angela, Naketa, Towana, Melanie, Whitney, Sally, Gwen, Shawonda, Mae and Jennifer.
A celebration of Marion’s life will be held on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at 3:00pm at New Heights Baptist Church with the Rev David Garrett officiating. The family will greet friends from 2:00pm until service time at the church. There will be a mask wearing mandate and seating will be social distanced.
In liew of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to New Heights Baptist Church or a charity of your choice in Marion’s name.
Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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