1 October 1860 - 20 July 1898 w/o T.J. Murphy  Edward Muprhy 18 September 1880 - 31 July 1887
The Sunday Gazetteer Sunday, September 4, 1910 pg. 4 Home News The Gazetteer regrets to announce the death of the infant of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Murphy, which occurred at the Sherman sanitarium Monday. The remains were brought here for interment. The Sunday Gazetteer Sunday, July 24, 1898 pg. 4 A SAD DEATH Mrs. Timothy J. Murphy Passes Away After a Short Illness The Gazetteer is deeply pained to announce the death of Mrs. Timothy J. Murphy, which occurred Wednesday morning at the family residence, No. 403 East Chestnut street, at the age of 38 years. The death was so unexpected that even now it is hard to realize that the grave has closed over her forever. Mrs. Murphy was sick only a few days. It was a brave struggle for life, but the cunning skill of physicians, the ever watchful vigil of family and friends could not ward off the inevitable. We become reconciled to a death that is protracted weeks and months, but to see a happy home despoiled of its dearest treasure within the short circle of a week's time is a calamity so great, that we stand amazed at the mysterious workings of Providence. It is hard to believe that the pleasant smile is set in death, that the familiar voice is mute, and the warm hand vanished, and this transition all in a week's time. The maiden name of Mrs. Timothy J. Murphy was Emma Roach. She came to Denison in 1881 with Mrs. Barney Williams. After the death of the latter, she entered the household circle of Barney Williams, and was to the orphan children the same as a mother. No one in Denison feels the loss of this estimable lady more deeply than the family of Barney Williams. They pay the most tender tribute to the exalted character of the deceased. Through after years they have felt the benefit of her friendship. It was under their roof that she plighted her troth, and gave her hand and heart into the keeping of the man who is now unconsoled over her loss. If we wish to determine the character of a woman, we can do it best in the home circle. Her true life can be summed up in a few words: She was a faithful wife, a dutiful mother. What nobler epitaph can be written of any woman? It was in the home life that her virtues shone most resplendent. She was the partner of every joy, every sorrow of her devoted husband, and there never was a more beautiful example of married life. No mother was ever more faithful to the trust of children. If they are true to the precepts of their dead and lamented mother, they will certainly grow up to be good men. The funeral of Mrs. Murphy took place Thursday morning from the residence, while religious services were held at St. Patrick's Church, conducted by the Rev. Father Crowley. The cortege was one of the largest ever witnessed in the city. It was a spontaneous outburst of grief by those who had loved the deceased so much in life. The ladies of the Altar Society, of which the deceased was an active member, and the Catholic Knights were the pall bearers. At the church high mass was said for the repose of the soul of the deceased. This with the solemn music was impressive. At the grave the farewell of husband and orphan children, sister and friends was most affecting and moved all to tears. At the church services Father Crowley paid an eloquent tribute to the virtues of the deceased. A tale of want, suffering or sorrow never passed this good woman unheeded. Hundreds share the bereavement who also shared her loving kindness and charity. Over her grave was lovingly places those expressions of remembrance - garlands of flowers, crosses or roses and evergreens. No braver heart rests beneath this consecrated sod than Emma Roach Murphy. Calvary Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message |
