Grace Rogers Murphy, 68, of Hendersonville passed away Monday, February 15, 2010 at Memorial Mission Hospital. A native of Spartanburg, SC, she lived in Henderson County for the last fifty-two years. She was a daughter of the late Johnny and Mildred Rogers, and was also preceded in death by a sister, Carolyn. She was the secretary and bookkeeper for James H. Murphy Masonry for thirty-five years. She was a member of West Hendersonville Baptist Church since 1973.
Survivors include her loving husband of almost fifty-two years, James H. Murphy; two daughters, Diane Smith and her husband Rick, Jimi Sizemore and her husband Bryan, all of Hendersonville; a brother, Bud Rogers of Jay, FL; three grandchildren, James and Jonathan Smith, Kristen Phillips; two great grandchildren, Xander and Caleb Smith; and a number of nieces and nephews.
A funeral will be at 4:00 pm Friday in the Forest Lawn Mortuary Chapel. Rev. Charles Magnet will officiate. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 pm prior to the service in the chapel, and at other times at her home.
Memorials may be made to The Hope Chest, P.O. Box 16948, Asheville, NC 28816.
Date: Friday, February 19, 2010
Time: 3:00 am - 4:00 pm
Date: Friday, February 19, 2010
Time: 4:00 pm
Gretchen Williams posted on 2/16/10
Jim & Family, Mom & I were so sorry to hear of Grace's death. You all have been through so much. It is a comfort to know that God is STILL in control. May He give you great comfort and peace and may His strong arms hold you securely in His love. Our love and prayers, Gretchen and Gladysc