Donna Messersmith Murphy age 68, died peacefully Sunday, March 18, 2018 on the anniversary of her beloved husband’s death, John J. Murphy . Daughter of the late May Becker Messersmith and Donald G. Messersmith. Sister of Charlene Messersmith Foster (David) and the late Patricia Messersmith Carriles. Aunt of Donald Foster, Ryan Foster (Shelley), Katie Foster Moscona (Ben), Sonny Carriles (Sarah), Christina Carriles Bauer (Sean), David Murphy, and great aunt of eight nieces and nephews. Also survived by her Brother-in-law Stephen A. Murphy (Vivian). Donna was devoted to her late husband’s aunt, Lorraine L. Martin (Nan). A native of Lakeview and resident of Harvey for the past 41 years. She will be sadly missed by her many friends including Kelly Barrios and her beloved Shelties: Kylie, Bryce, Lanie, Peyton, and her stray Katrina cat, Moochie.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70124, at 1pm on Saturday, March 24, 2018. Visitation will be from 11:00 am until time of Mass. Interment in Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum.
Donations can be made in Donna’s memory to LA Sheltie Rescue, 69600 Hwy. 41, Pearl River, LA 70452 and also to SPCA 4421 Jefferson Hwy, Jefferson, LA 70121.
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