Irene Haynes Murphy

Obituary: Irene Haynes Murphy Irene Haynes Murphy, 88, of 637 Camrose Lane, Concord and formerly of 4916 Greenbrook Dr. Charlotte, died at Morningside Assisted Living Center in Concord on Sunday, October 3, 2010. Death was unexpected. She was born on August 6, 1922, the daughter of the late Charles Vayden Haynes and the late Eva Mae Murphy Haynes. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a brother; Charles Haynes and 3 sisters; May Burnett, Thelma Porter and Garland Dodson. Mrs. Murphy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who loved the church and Jesus and lived her faith. She was an avid Braves fan. She never missed an opportunity to share a heartfelt card with friends and family. She loved playing cards, reading and word search puzzles. She was a caring and loving person who reached out to friends and neighbours any and all occasions. She was a very giving person who never put herself first. She was a wonderful cook and always provided too much food on the table. Survivors include her husband, Jack C. Murphy, Sr. of the home; son, Jack C. "J.C." Murphy, Jr. of Marietta, Ga.; daughter Cynthia James & Billy of China Grove, NC; 3 grandchildren, Shawn Murphy of Marietta, Ga., Ryan Murphy, Jessica of Atlanta, Ga. and Carrie Deal, Andrew of China Grove, NC. 4 Great-grandchildren; Jackson & Landon Deal of China Grove, Jacob & Brooklyn Murphy of Atlanta, Ga. She is also survived by 2 sisters, Nancy H. Henderson of Danville, VA and Vivian H. Durham of Pelham, NC; A funeral service for Mrs. Murphy will be held at 2:30 P.M., Tuesday, October 5th at Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Sarah Kalish. Burial will take place at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1-2:30 before the service. At other times the family will be at the residence of the daughter Cynthia James at 1129 Amber Ct., China Grove, NC. Memorials can be made to: Cokesbury United Methodist Church, 6701 Idlewild Rd. Charlotte, NC 28212. Online condolences can be left at: www.whitleysfuneralhome.com
Visitation: 1:00 to 2:30 PM October 5, 2010 Whitley's Funeral Home

Service: 2:30 PM Tuesday, October 5, 2010 Whitley's Funeral Home Main Chapel

Interment: Carolina Memorial Park Kannapolis,NC