Ellin Murphy Lexington, Mississippi Obituary

Ellin Murphy

<p>Ellin "Mule" Murphy, 87, of Durant, MS, passed away on Sunday March 12, 2023.</p><p><br></p><p>Ellin, who was known as Mule by his family and friends, was a truck driver for Mid State Paving, and was a member of Tishomingo County Baptist Church.</p><p><br></p><p>Mule is survived by his wife Betty Brooks Murphy of Durant, his daughters Theresa Murphy of Jackson, MS, Rhonda Shelton of Huntsville, AL, and Monica Sheats of Decatur, AL. He is also survived by his brothers James B. Murphy of Meridian, MS, and John R. Murphy of Pascagoula, MS, and three granddaughters, and one great grandson. </p><p><br></p><p>Funeral services will be Thursday, March 16, 2023 with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. and the funeral services at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Durant, with burial in Mizpah Cemetery in Durant. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
March 12, 202303/12/2023
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Your BI/IBS family
March 15, 2023
Attention: Jason Sheats and family. We are sorry for your loss.
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Brenda Parker
March 13, 2023
Monica, Rhonda and family. I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless each one of you, give you peace and comfort and be with you during this sad and difficult time.