Norma Jean Murphy
December 15, 1943 ~ August 30, 2015
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Norma Jean DuVall Murphy, 71, of Leicester, went to be with her Lord Sunday, August 30, 2015.
A native of Buncombe Co., she was a daughter of the Rev. C.J. DuVall and of the late Margaret Hensley DuVall.
Ms. Murphy was a graduate of Erwin High School, and she worked as a CNA. She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and devoted her life to the care of her father and her brother, Daren.
In addition to her father, Ms. Murphy is survived by her daughters, Karen Davis and husband David, and Sharon Brooks; son, Desi Murphy and wife Regina; 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and brothers Jerry DuVall and wife Wanda, Allen DuVall and wife Lucy, and Daren DuVall.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday at Mt. Sheba Baptist Church, with the Rev. Steve Rhinehart officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Jean, I know she will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers will be with your family during this time. Tell everyone we said ‘ Hi ‘ and hope to see everyone soon. Tell CJ we will be praying for him.
Sorry to hear about Jean. She was always a lot of fun to be around! I know she truly will be missed by a lot of people. Especially CJ and Darren. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you! And we love you!
Jean was a high school classmate of mine; very sweet person. My prayers are with the family. May the Lord comfort you and give you strength as you adjust to life without your loved one.
So sorry to hear about Jean passing away…Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family…God Bless each of you and praying that God will give you grace and peace during your loss.
We are so sorry loss. We are praying for you all and for all of the decisions that need to be made. We love you!! Hugs from High Point.
Am so sorry for your loss. You all are some of the most precious people I have had the pleasure of knowing May God be with you through this trying time. . Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Junior and Joyce Franklin
We were really shocked when we got the news Sunday night about Jean. To C.J. and Darrin and all family members we are truly sorry and will be praying for each of you. If we can do anything please, please let us know.. Bill and Carolyn Teague
Sorry to hear of your loss Jerry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We ask that God give you grace and peace in your time of sorrow.
Sorry to hear of Jean’s passing. Her dad and Darren will surely miss her good care of them. Our prayers are with all the family at this time.
So sorry to have heard of Jean passing. My prayers are for all of you as I know she will be missed and holds a special place in your hearts. She was a friend of mine at Erwin. Blessings to each of you.
Desi, Regina and family,
You have our deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother.
My condolences to the DuVall family. I’ve had the pleasure of working with several of you through AT&T and my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
I was quite shocked to hear about Jean. Not only am I her cousin but I worked with her at Kearfott. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. One thing to remember is that she is not in our past but she is in are future. We will see her again.
Love you all bunches
Susan Kemp
To family and especially Allen and Lucy DuVall. Our hearts go out to you and prayers for you and your family as you all deal with the loss of your loved one. May you keep cherished memories in mind made with Norma and let the thoughts of these good memories carry you through this difficult time. With the help of prayers , family and friends, God will see you through. Sending our love
Allen, we are so sorry to hear about your sister. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
ALLEN, SO SORRY YOU LOST YOUR SISTER. YOUAND LUCY WILL BE IN OUR PRAYER DURING THESE HARD TIMES. John & Betty Burgess
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Please let us know if there is anything we can do.