Laurie Murphy

Laurie Nell Murphy, 56, of Springfield, died Wednesday August 9, 2017 peacefully at her home surrounded by family and friends. Funeral services will be conducted Monday August 14th at 11:00 a.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Reverend Jerry Wallace and Pastor Roger Patton officiating. Interment will follow in Springfield Memorial Gardens with Vishesh Chachra, Michael Marvin, Henry Dean, James T. Marshall, Perry Pratt, Donnie Brake, Keith Graves, Wayne "Hootie" Burton serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Robertson County Fair Board, employees of Hollingsworth Oil Company, Joe Hart, Philip Hart, Bruce Duffer, Brandon, Elizabeth, Jason, Lacy Duffer, Tristan, and Deason Duffer, Stephanie May, Nick, Angela, and Colby Rogers, Carol and Mike Justice, Dr. Josh and Bethany Justice, Sarah and Jody Dorris, Celeste Armstrong, Ceanna Armstrong, Carol Ann, Timmy, and Anna Katherine Akins, Clyde and Bettye Richert. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Laurie was born September 1, 1960 in Robertson County to Ivy Nell Roe Murphy and the late James Warren Murphy. She was a member for many years of Mt. Denson Cumberland Presbyterian Church and recently moved her membership to Springfield First United Methodist Church. Laurie worked for Hollingsworth Oil, Northcrest Medical Center, and CEI over the years. She was a member of the Jaycees and the Robertson County Fair Board for over 30 years.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her grandparents: James Clarence and Eva Adams Murphy, Richard Nathan and Flora Dell Roe. Laurie is survived by her mother: Ivy Nell Murphy of Springfield, her brother: James Richard Murphy of Springfield, nieces: Marissa Lynn (Vishesh) Chachra and Jamie Leigh (Michael) Marvin, and by her great nephews: James Chandler and Carter Paul Marvin.

If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Springfield First United Methodist Church or to the Robertson County Fair Board. All donations may be sent c/o Robertson County Funeral Home

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