Linda Chaney Murphey

Unknown - Jun 9th, 2007

Birth Date: Unknown
Death Date: Jun 9, 2007
Funeral Date: Unknown
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Biography: Linda Chaney Murphey, age 68, of Little Rock, Arkansas died June 9, 2007. The daughter of the late Joe and Hazel Chestnut Chaney of DeQueen, AR, she is survived by her husband, Arthur Gage Murphey, one daughter, Leslie Lambert Pafford and her husband Thomas Maclin Pafford and two granddaughters, Kerby Pafford and Chaney Pafford all of Houston, TX, her stepsons, Mason Murphey of Little Rock and Arthur “Beau” Murphey and wife Lee of San Antonio, TX, her brother, Steve Chaney and his wife Sharon of DeQueen, AR and her nieces, Stephanie Ayers of Foreman, AR and Shelly Pruitt of DeQueen, AR. Mrs. Murphey graduated from DeQueen High School and received nursing degrees from Northwestern Louisiana State and Emory University in Atlanta. She taught in nursing schools in Central Arkansas and retired as Executive Director of the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 12, from 5 – 7:00 p.m. at Ruebel Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 13, in the Chapel of Ruebel Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to The Salvation Army, 1111 West Markham, Little Rock, AR 72201. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com

Condolences(21)

Don and Jennifer Hubbard

#21

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Thing of you during your loss. Our prayers are with you.

Don and Jennifer Hubbard

Marvin and Geraldine Smith

#20

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Linda was a very special person. She truly was a lovely person. Marvin went to school with Linda. They graduated form De Queen together. She leaves a great legacy. Our hearts go out to her family. May your memories sustain you and may He give you His peace which surpasses all understanding. Marvin and Geraldine Smith

Virginia Waldron Dillingham

#19

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I extend my sympathy to all of Linda's family. Linda was a roommate(56/57) and classmate at Northwestern School of Nursing. All of you will be in my prayers. May God bless all of you.

Virginia Waldron Dillingham

#18

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I extend my sympathy to all of Linda's family. Linda was a roommate(56/57) and classmate at Northwestern School of Nursing. All of you will be in my prayers. May God bless all of you.

Ruth Robinson Pearce

#17

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I was so sorry to see that Linda lost her battle. She had a true testimony to all who knew her, and she will be missed very much. I graduated DeQueen High School with her, and visited with her last fall at our 50th reunion. She was a lovely lady and we all loved her. Our deepest sympathies to all of her family.

Carol Allen Peters

#16

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am so sorry to learn of your loss. Linda and I were classmates at Northwestern State University, College of Nursing. She was an excellent student and has made a great contribution to the nursing profession. I very much enjoyed seeing her at our 45th reunion. Please know I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol Allen Peters

Gloria and William Leach

#15

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Art, Leslie and Girls,
Linda was a dear friend ,our Maid of Honor at our wedding 48 years ago. She was a woman of faith, always strong and unshakeable! She was ready for whatever happened! Her last email on 4-10-07 ended with "Yet will I delight in the Lord".

We loved her and will miss her but look forward to our real reunion!

Hope Anderson

#14

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I was sorry to see that Linda had passed away, but know that she is dancing up in heaven. She was one of the most wonderful women I have ever known.

#13

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Barbara Scurlock

#12

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I was saddened to read of Linda's death in the Democrat-Gazette. Linda was a classmate at Northwstern School of Nursing, and I visited with her at our last reunion. The light in linda's eyes always lit up the room. My sympathy and prayers are with you at this time. Barbara Scurlock

#11

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Mike and Linda Moyer

#10

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Linda was a wonderful person and will be dearly missed.

Faith Fields

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Linda and I worked together at the Board of Nursing for many years. We traveled together on business and became good friends over the years. Nursing has lost a champion. She dearly loved her family and especially Kirby and Chaney. We will all miss her very much.

Denise

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your love one. When unforeseen occurrences befall us and the enemy death strikes our grief can be great. It may even seem unfair that sickness, which can cause death, has the power to take away someone that we love. It is truly at times like this that we need comfort and support whether we are acquainted or not. May you find comfort in Almighty God's word the Bible, and His promises of the 'resurrection': "Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out..." At that time, the fulfillment of Revelation 21: 1-5 will take place: ‘and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away’. What a wonderful time that will be! Isn’t it comforting to know that you and I have the prospects of seeing our love ones again under the best condition possible, a beautiful Paradise earth; God's original purpose for mankind. All of God's promises will come true, for it is impossible for God to lie. In order for us to believe in these promises, we have to be certain that the one making the promise is both willing and able to fulfill them. The Bible scriptures do just that. Please look up the cited scriptures in your personal copy of the Bible. Once again, you have my sincere condolences.-John 5: 28 & 29, Psalms 37:29, Luke 23: 43, Hebrews 6:18.

Carolyn Barnette Warren

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My condolences to you in the loss of your wife, mother and grandmother. Linda was a classmate at Northwestern School of Nursing. She was always such a fun-loving person. Our 45th nursing class reunion was so much fun and it was great to see Linda.

Caring, I share your sorrow. May God give you peace in your hearts.

Carolyn

Jay and Lisa Bruno

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Art,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jay and Lisa Bruno

Joe and Sheila McAdams

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Our Hearts go out to all of you during this time of loss. Both Joe and I have lost a good friend. But we have the consolation of knowing we will see her one day in heaven. During her illness I became nostalgic for the fun times Linda and I have had together. She came down with Billie, on one of her geneology hunts and spent a night or two with us. We made a great trip to Branson together; along with Melba Tatom and Billie. There are just so many wonderful memories. She has given me Godly counsel when I needed it. I also admired her Spirit of giving to others. She was always doing something for someone else. There will be many stars in her crown that she can lay at the feet of Jesus.I'm sorry that I couldn't be at the funeral. Sickness comes at the most precarious times. But know I will be there in my heart. I looked at pictures of Linda and said goodbye many days ago ; as that was all I could do. But one day I'll say hello again. Art, Leslie and the rest of the family....Linda was very special to me and Joe. Our prayers are with you and know that we love you as well.

Jay Gamble

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Sue Raphiel

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

We extend deepest sympathy to the Murphey family in the loss of their loved one. Linda was a class mate of ours at Northwestern State School of Nursing. She also visited SAU in Magnolia where Billie was a Professor of Nursing. Our prayers are with you during this time.
Sue Raphiel
Billie R. Cameron

Melba Tatom

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Art, Leslie, I am so sorry for your loss. I lost a dear friend also. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Melba

TOM AND CAROL PETET

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

may our thoughts and prayers be with you

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