Doris was a devoted servant of the Lord and a faithful, wise, and loving wife and mother. Truly her children could “arise up, and call her blessed.” She was a long-time member of Bible Way Baptist Church of Houston.
Doris is preceded in death by her husband, William S. “Steve” Murphy, and sister Louise Bassett Bailey Warren. She is survived by her son Kenneth Murphy and wife Kay, daughter Darlene Mitchell and husband Buddy, daughter Donna Holder and husband Garlon, three grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and brother David Bassett.
Visitation will be Sunday, September 8, from 2:00 to 5:00, and the funeral service will be Monday at 10:00, both at Heights Funeral Home, 1317 Heights Blvd., Houston, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Bible Way Baptist Church Mission Fund, 4544 Brinkman St., Houston, TX 77018.