Birth date: Dec 31, 1930 Death date: Jun 12, 2021
Born in Pulaski, Illinois to parents, Raymond Leslie and Ella Marie McRaven, family of six children moved in 1941 from farm to the city of Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from Hyde Park High School in 1948. After graduation, the Read Obituary
Aunt Barbara, BJ., gave us all wonderful memories that we will have forever. Always a smile and a kiss on the cheek were her welcoming gifts every time we saw her. She always put family first and would always find time to be alone so she could ask me how I was doing. She was visiting us in California and my mom talked her into getting me a blow dryer and teaching me to style my hair. We went to Thrifty Drug and bought one. We spent 2 hrs laughing, mostly at my incompetence, and she told me not to worry. It took Mark and Scott awhile to figure it out too. I remember with everything going on with dozens of people visiting she took the time with just me. She had the gift to make everyone she talked to feel special. I will miss lots of things about her but nobody can take my wonderful memories of her, uncle Dave, Mark and Scott. Our family vacations to Memphis were fun and always full of laughs. I love you BJ. May you rest in peace and give uncle Dave a big hello for me.
Brent R. Graves
Littleton, CO
Ms Murphy was the most kind, sincere, and loving woman I have been associated. She always had loving eyes and was able to break through the "creative dancing thoughts" in my mind to keep me focused about cooking, and sewing . . She was an artist at her craft. My love and my prayers extend to the family. And I am so sorry for your loss, but she made a great impact on many a woman out there! Be proud of whom she was . . Love to you Mark and Scott! Patricia Jolly Chandler Faust
Mark and Scott- Your Mom was beautiful and kind. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Eddie and Julie Bousson
She was my favorite teacher. She was my fourth grade and home ec teacher. I got to have lunch with her a couple of years ago and tell her how much she meant to me. She made students feel good about themselves. She a huge impact in this world. What a loss.
Mark - I am so sorry about the loss of your mom. It is so hard and sad. :(. — Laurie Turner Graves
Thinking of you in this difficult time and sending you love and prayers. Love, William, Jamie & Seth Lindley
