Erma Geraldine Murphy

Erma Geraldine Murphy age 88 of Maryville passed away Saturday, October 25, 2014 at Shannondale Healthcare Center. Geraldine was a lifelong member of East Maryville Baptist Church and a retired employee of Levi's. She enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening. Preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Frank Murphy; parents, Fred and Ollie Harris; brothers, Ray, Roy and Phillip Harris; sister, Bessie Chambers. Survivors include her nieces, Debbie Ryan (Bob) and Chichi Herr; nephews, Steve (Eldora), David (Linda), and Bruce (Jennifer) Harris, and Freddie (Tressia) Chambers; several great nieces and nephews; special friends Ned and Kay Coker and family. Special thanks to the caring nursing staff at Shannondale Healthcare Center. Graveside service will be at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at Grandview Cemetery with Rev. Keith Johnson and Rev. David Webster officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to East Maryville Baptist Church Building Fund, 1150 Brown School Road, Maryville, TN 37804. Friends may call at their convenience after 8:00 a.m. Tuesday at Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, 983-1000. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Erma Geraldine Murphy please visit our Sympathy Store.