Eva Mary Pitchford Murphy, age 92, a long-time resident of Norman, Arkansas, passed from this life on May 19, 2024. Mary was born on July 8, 1931, in Jefferson, Texas, to Alex Pitchford and Ruby Watson Pitchford of Hatton, Arkansas.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Ralph Murphy, of Norman, Arkansas, sisters, Hope Pitchford, Gladys Cook, Lorene Pittman, and Dora Reines, brothers, Robert Pitchford, Ray Pitchford, Billy Pitchford, and John Pitchford.
She is survived by her sons, Loyd Milam of Amity, Arkansas, Otha Eugene Green of Norman, Arkansas; daughters, Laura Loudermilk and husband Jim from Black Springs, Arkansas, Rita Bailey of Hatton, Arkansas; one sister, Patricia Nall of Vivian, Louisiana; 11 grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.
She enjoyed family gatherings, crocheting, working puzzles, and taking pictures. She loved her care givers and Green House Cottages. The family would like to thank the staff for their care and love for our mom.
Services for Mrs. Eva Mary Pitchford Murphy will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 24, 2024, at the Mount Gilead Cemetery, in Black Springs, Arkansas. Reverend Robert Loudermilk will be officiating under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.
Online obituary can be found at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com
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