Martha Porter Murphy Obituary (1941 - 2023)

SUMMERFIELD -Martha Porter Murphy, 81, died on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Gibson House Hospice. The funeral service will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Oak Level Baptist Church with Pastor Jerry Walker officiating. Interment will follow at the Glencoe United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends beginning at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at the church and all other times at her residence. Mrs. Murphy was born on October 5, 1941 in Rockingham County to the late Eugene Brim and Hazel Apple Witty. She was a member of Oak Level Baptist Church, where she adored her church family. Her hobbies included bird watching, traveling and spending time with her beloved family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two husbands, Ralph Porter and Ray Murphy. Survivors include her children, Kirk Porter (Lisa Hutchins) and Kimberly Cox (Randall); step-son, Billy Murphy (Linda); grandchildren, Kacy Porter Dye (Ethan), Karlee Porter, Randall Neal Cox and Krystal Cox Butler (Cory); great-grandchild, Kolt Dye; brother, Paul Brim (Bobbie Jean); half-sisters, Deborah Privett (Jimmy) and Carol James Brim and several special extended family members. The family wishes to thank Hospice of Rockingham County for their love and special care. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to Hospice of Rockingham County, PO Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27375 and/or Oak Level Baptist Church, 1569 Oak Level Church Road, Stokesdale, NC 27357. Colonial Funeral Home in Madison is serving the family. Condolences may be offered the family at www.colonialfh.net