June 18, 1943 – November 14, 2025
In Loving Memory and with great sadness, we announce the passing of Patricia Ann Murphy.
Patricia was born June 18, 1943, and left to live with our Savior, Jesus Christ, Friday, November 14, 2025.
Patricia was married to William J. Farnsworth and Arthur Rene Murphy having (2) children, William (Jimmy) Murphy and Shannon Rene Manley.
Patricia was preceded in death by her mother, Pauline Hall and her father, George W. Hall; her brother, Paul Hall; her granddaughter Lindsey Murphy and her Grandson, Daniel Foster.
Patricia is survived by her sister, Victoria Miracle and her brother, George Hall, her daughter, Shannon Manley and her son William (Jimmy) Murphy, (6) Grandchildren, (7) Great Grandchildren and (2) Great-Great Grandchildren.
Patricia graduated from Opelika High School, Class of 1963 and received a degree from Southern Union State College.
She was a hairdresser in the area, for many years and a partner with her Husband, Rene Murphy in Cherokee Bonding Company, in Opelika, Alabama.
Patricia was a longtime member of Providence Baptist Church in the Beauregard Community and had many close friends within the church family.
Patricia loved her Family and her many Grandchildren, her Great- Grandchildren and Great-Great Grandchildren.
The family is particularly grateful to the many Nurse’s and Nurse’s Aides at Ivy Creek Home Health and Ivy Creek Hospice.
Patricia will be remembered for her warm smile, love for her Family and Friends and her love for Our Lord, Jesus Christ. Her Family and Friends deeply loved her, and she will be missed by All.
Patricia’s CELEBRATION of LIFE will be at Providence Baptist Church. West Campus Building,
2807 Lee Road 166, Opelika, Alabama, Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.
Dr. Rusty Sowell, officiating. Luncheon will follow Patricia’s service for Family and Friends.
Frederick Dean Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Patricia Ann Murphy.
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