Mary Bell Murphy, 82, of McIntosh, NM, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2005 at her home with her loving family beside her. Mary was born July 27, 1922 to Lee and Carrie (Lunsford) Roberts. She was married to David C. Murphy who preceded her in death March 7, 1991. Mary loved music.
Mary is survived by her sons, Carl W. Renfrow of McIntosh, NM, Ronald Richard Renfrow of Arkansas, Johnny Lee Renfrow, and Stanley Edward Renfrow both of California; daughters, Wilma Jean Renfrow-Lupin, and Linda K. Townsend both of McIntosh, NM; 21 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Mary will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. All that knew and loved her will miss her.
There will be a Viewing on Friday, June 17, 2005 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Harris-Hanlon Mortuary in Moriarty, NM. The Funeral Service will be at the First Assembly of God church in Estancia, NM on Friday, June 17 at 3:00 p.m. Pastor Michael Dominguez will be officiating. Interment will follow at the Mountainview Cemetery in Moriarty, NM. Pallbearers will be Bob Waldrop, David Murrell, Jaysen Schraff, Draper Schraff, Brad Townsend, and Larry Renfrow.