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1915 - 2014
 Frances Rigsby Murphey Richardson left her earthly home to be with the Lord on February 15, 2014 at the age of 98.
Services will be held at Farmer Funeral Home in Silsbee at 1:00 pm Tuesday February 18 with interment following at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont. Visitation will be Monday 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the funeral home.
Frances was born in Kirbyville, Texas on August 15, 1915 to Frank Tucker Rigsby and Charlotte Huffman Rigsby. Both pioneer families arrived in the Republic of Texas in the early eighteen hundreds.
Frances graduated from Beaumont High School in 1933. She married Archie Murphey December 23, 1933. Three children were born to this marriage. She became a widow at the age of 45.
Frances worked for the Silsbee Jr. High School and retired from Cravens Insurance Agency. After retirement she became a volunteer at the Silsbee Doctors Hospital where she met and married R. R. "Rich" Richardson at the age of 76. She was a longtime member of the Methodist Church in Silsbee.
She is survived by Sheila and Dr. Jim McMurray, Michael and Becky Murphey and Sharon and Steve Diden; seven grandchildren Lisa Eppes, Alan and Jason Murphey, Kelli Fiesta and Dr. Scott McMurray, Chad and Courtney Diden; two step granddaughters Kim Drum and Wendy Mask; eleven great grandchildren and one brother-in-law Joe Murphey and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Methodist Church in Silsbee.
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There are currently 9 condolences.
diana long
Friday February 21, 2014 at
4:47 PM
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sorry to hear of your mother's passing. my prayers are with you and your family. diana landry long
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Wayne and Bessie Miller
waybess@outlook.com
Tuesday February 18, 2014 at
2:42 PM
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Our hearts are saddened for the passing of this fine lady and we hope the family can find some peace at this time of sorrow
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Cheryl Cawley
Tuesday February 18, 2014 at
1:24 PM
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What precious person Mrs Frances was. I worked with her when she volunteered at Silsbee Doctors Hospital and she was always a pleasure to be around:)
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Gary Felps
glfcowboys@aol.com
Tuesday February 18, 2014 at
12:10 PM
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Sharon and family, I was saddened to learn the death of your mother. She was such a good friend of mothers and they enjoyed each other so much. When both of them lived in Silsbee, I enjoyed being around them when they were together. They were always trying to help neighbors and others there. Also, from a personal stand point I remember Mrs. Murphy's banana pudding. She made the best! We hope thoughts, prayers, and love from your family and friends help ease the pain. Gary and Debbie Felps
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Bo & Alice Roy
Monday February 17, 2014 at
9:55 PM
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Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. Ms. Murphy was such a sweet lady--she will be missed..
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Jenny Lynn Mays Cunningham
Monday February 17, 2014 at
9:22 PM
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I miss you already, my dear Aunt Frances. Mother loved you so much as you were the bride of her beloved brother Archie. Your sweet smile and voice, those beautiful brown eyes...it is not wonder that you were loved and carried on a silver platter by Uncle Archie and then by Rich whom God slipped in so perfectly to love you and become a part of our family. Growing up and spending summer vacations in Silsbee, I saw your deep love for your children Sheila, Michael and Sharon and knew that you loved me, too, and all your neices and nephews. Now your children's children's children know your love. I love you always and know you are having the most wonderful family reunion in heaven where we will join you all in God's time. Happy Valentine', dear, sweet heart.
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Sherry Taff Felps
Monday February 17, 2014 at
11:55 AM
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Sheila my heart is with you on the passing of your mother. She was a very special lady & will be missed by all. Remember you will see her again. Love you.
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Margaret Taylor Richardson.
nannymail105@yahoo.com
Monday February 17, 2014 at
10:30 AM
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Jim I was so sorry to have read of your Mothers Passing. I went to School with you .Graduated in 1955. Take care
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Linda Kelley Bridges
Sunday February 16, 2014 at
11:47 PM
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Sharon & Steve and the Murphy family,
My heart is with you in your loss of such a sweet lady. Always a lady,willing to help & always with a smile. May God give you peace in the days ahead. We will miss Mrs Frances,a delightful soul.
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