In Remembrance Of
Nellie Joe Murphy
Nellie Joe Murphy, 79, of Raymore, MO formerly of Platte County, MO passed away May 14, 2022.
She was born on February 7, 1943, to Benjamin and Naomi Briggs. Nellie grew up in New Market, MO and in 1961, she graduated from North Platte High School.
On November 17, 1962, she was united in marriage to Richard Dean Murphy. After their marriage they lived in Dearborn, MO, Marion, IN, Platte City, MO, Edgerton, MO, Liberty, MO, and in 1974 they moved to Raymore, MO where they made their home. Richard passed away on September 26, 2015.
Nellie enjoyed reading, flower garden, socializing with friends and being with her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Murphy; her parents Benjamin and Naomi Briggs; and her son Richard Eugene “Gene” Murphy; brother Richard and sister Emma.
Nellie is survived by her daughters Rhonda Rudder and husband Dean and Jena Patterson and husband James, grandchildren Ron Rudder and wife Ashley, Aaron Rudder and Shaina Yasso and husband Nick, great-grandchildren Kyndall, Karleigh, Haiden, Kaitlyn, Brooklyn, Gracelyn, Kaysen, and Zoey, sister-in-law Carol Pine, several nieces and nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
Private family burial will be held at a later date at Ridgely Cemetery.
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April Burroughs
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Peggy Breit Wansing
I’m so sad to hear of Nellie’s passing. We were close friends for many years & she always brightened my day when we were able to get together. I will miss her sweet face & am sending hugs & prayers for her family, I wish you all God’s peace and love.
Mitzi Hellyer
I’m so sad for all of us. Nellie was a wonderful friend. But I’m happy for her to be out of pain. So wonderful that she walked straight into the arms of Jesus! My sympathies to Jena and Rhonda and all of her family and friends.
nina k redecker
With deepest sympathy for all the family. Nellie was a beautiful fun loving woman.
She is going to be missed by so many. Hugs to all.
Bledsoe Brenda
So sorry for your family’s loss
Sue Humbird
I’m so very very sorry for your loss…Nellie was a kind fun loving person..she will definitely be missed
Cyndi Lutman - Fossum
So heartbreaking to hear. She was such a great woman. Hugs and prayers for you and your family!
Charles Adkins (Chuck)
Sorry for your loss Rhonda