December 13, 2021
Joyce Faye Murphy age 75, of Smithville passed away Sunday December 12, 2021 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital in Smithville. She was born December 3, 1946 to her parents, the late K. C. and Estelle Hale Murphy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Ray Donald Murphy and J. W. Murphy. Miss Faye was a member of the Apostolic Ark in Murfreesboro and retired from Texas Boot in Lebanon and also worked at the Webb House. She is survived by her sister, Edith Carr of Lebanon; brother, Royce Murphy of Statesville; nieces and nephews, Melissa Baker, Tammy Manning, Debbie Adcock, Vickie Knopp, Connie McKinney, Eric Carr, and Donna Carr; several great nieces and great nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be 2 PM Wednesday December 15, 2021 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale officiating with burial to follow in Prosperity Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday 2:00PM until 7:00PM and on Wednesday 10:00AM until the time of the service at 2:00PM. The funeral home lounge is closed at this time and no food or drinks are allowed in the building. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.