Mrs. Elsie Faye Murphy

Faye Murphy of Bedford, Texas, passed away at her home on Friday, April 9, 2021. She was 90 years old. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, family member, friend, neighbor and colleague.

Faye was born July 17, 1930 in Rosebud, Texas, to Bud T. and Willie Lou (Bell) Chappell. She was one of eleven children. After high school, Faye worked at Camp Hood in Killeen, Texas, doing laundry and waitressing for soldiers in a USO type setting. Here she met her husband Thad, a preacher, and life-long best friend Lydia Langhannon. She and Thad were married in 1951 and had two children. Robert David was born in 1952 and Lydia Diane in 1956. Once her children were grown, Faye worked as a secretary and introduced Lydia to her boss; the two were married shortly thereafter. Later, she bought a wallpaper business she worked for and managed it successfully until she retired.

Faye found strength in her faith and was an active member of Bedford Baptist Temple for many years. She enjoyed traveling and was ready to go at a moment’s notice. But most of all, she was always willing to help anyone in need - family, friend or stranger. Caregiver for many over time, her home was always open to provide shelter, support and love.

Faye is survived by son Robert David Murphy and daughter-in-law Mary of Forestburg, Texas; grandson David Ray Farison, daughter-in-law Sarah and great grandchildren Ava, Sofia, Hailey and Caden of Hurst, Texas; grandson Mike A. Turner, daughter-in-law, Shani and great grandson Ethan of Dumas, Texas; grandson Thad E. Murphy of Forestburg, Texas; grandson Brian David Murphy of Euless, Texas; granddaughter Jennifer Murphy of Arlington, Texas; granddaughter Amanda Worley of Rhome, Texas; sister Ruth Lambert and brother-in-law Billy Joe of Travis, Texas plus numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by husband Thad C. Murphy; daughter Lydia Diane Murphy; brothers Vernon, Leeroy, Marvin , Thomas and Billy Chappell; sisters Dorothy Bishop, Aldonia Osment, Mary Lou Turner, Pearly Soriano, Sue McBee and Imogene Adams; and special companion Olen S. Moses.

Visitation will be on Thursday, April 15 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm and Friday, April 16 from 12:30 to 1:30 pm at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home, 5725 Colleyville Blvd., Colleyville, Texas.

A graveside service and interment will follow visitation on Friday, April 16 at 1:30 pm at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park.

A reception hosted by Dennis and Sammye of Bedford, Texas will be held after interment.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hope Harbor, a Christ-centered program for women with children escaping domestic violence, at www.hopeharbornm.org. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.bluebonnethills.com .

If you wish to send flowers in honor of Mrs. Elsie Murphy please contact Lilium Floral Design at 817-589-1566 or http://www.liliumflorals.com.