Dartha Phinazee

Murphy

Dartha Phinazee Murphy, 94, of Coolidge, GA, passed away on June 24, 2021 at her residence. Born December 19, 1926 in Coolidge, she was the daughter of the late William Jackson Phinazee and Mattie Mae Lasseter Phinazee. She was married to Harry A. Murphy, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Murphy graduated from Coolidge High School. She loved her family and church and was well known by all the neighbors for practically living in her yard and taking care of all of her beautiful flowers. She was also well known as a Seamstress who sewed for her family and neighbors. Mrs. Murphy is survived by her daughters, Harriet Manley of Pavo and Sandra Strickland (Stan) of Coolidge, and a son, Steve Murphy (Ann) of Roanoke Rapids, NC, grandchildren, Daniel Parrish (Kristie), Katy Braswell (Benji), Kendra Burton (Dan), Patty Stokes, and Deborah Hester, and a great-granddaughter, Ivey Parrish (Matt). In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Shortie Phinazee, and a sister, Myrtle P. Willilams. We would like to give a special thanks to Melissa and Rasheka with Archbold Hospice of Southwest Georgia for the love and kindness they showed our mother. We would also like to thank our cousin, Jackie Roddenberry, for all of her love and support. The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations can be made to Archbold Hospice of Southwest Georgia - 114-A Mimosa Dr., Thomasville, GA 31792, or the charity of your choice.

Graveside Services will be held at Big Creek Baptist Church Cemetery on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 2:00pm with Pastor Kerry Walsh officiating.