Valerie Irene Murphy passed away on May 15, 2018 in Scottsdale, AZ due to complications from her lung cancer and treatment. She was born on October 7, 1947 in Lawrence, Massachusetts and moved to Mesa, Arizona with her husband, Donald Murphy and son, Keith Murphy in 1976.Valerie is predeceased by her parents, Al and Frita Parks and granddaughter, Katrina Murphy. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Donald Murphy, Son, Keith Murphy, granddaughter Kaylynn Schmitt and great-grandson Xander Schmitt. Also surviving her are her three sisters; Cynthia, Beverly and Janet.