Jen, 
You were one of the first people I met beginning at NC State. Your warm smile and outgoing personality helped my transition. As, I watch Hillsboro St. change over the years I remember the many events we attended, evenings on bar porches laughing and enjoying several cold ones. :-). One of the best evenings spent with you was in your apt. off Six Forks; there you showed me what it is like to have a big sister and introduced me to a new life long friend.  You are remembered with Joy! Love ya girl!
Cherry 

I was one of JM nurses at Universal Healthcare in Fuquay.  My favorite memory of Jenifer Murphy, was  having a nightly girls convo and eating a snack with her. Jenifer, you were truly a sweetheart and I will be missed dearly 💜

Jenn and I were friends and teammates (basketball and softball) in high school. My memories with her are all full of laughter and her infectious smile.  She was always someone to count on, supportive, smart, funny, and such a joy to be around. 
Sending heartfelt prayers and condolences to all of Jenn’s family and friends. 

May God wrap His loving arms around you and give you peace and comfort. Cherish the memories that you have of Jennifer! Blessings on all of the family.

Jenn and I met in college through my best friend, Jan. Whenever there was a weekend home in Raleigh, there was going to be a trip to Jenn and Joel's place! (don't forget to put your can tab in the bigger can :))  Jenn's personality lit up the room and her laughter could be heard for miles. There are so many great times: hockey games, bbqs, trips to the lake house. I will cherish them all. Thank you Jenn for being a part of the best time of my life and beyond. Sending Kit, Keagan, Sydney, and Jan my love across the oceans. 

Jenn was an amazing woman!  Strong, funny, smart and the true definition of a great friend. Her laugh was infectious. Rest easy my sweet sister you are loved by many and will be missed by all. Love and AOE. 

Jen brought Neverending laughter and smiles to a group or individual in need of serenity. One of my many favorite memories is college; she brought me home one night to her apt off six forks rd. That night I met JD, she said boy leave her alone that's my sister. 😁❤ I learned then Jen & Joel were like peas and carrots. I have a life long friend because of that night. I love you Harris Fam. Rest in knowing she loved all of you unconditionally! ❤

Dear Kit, we are so deeply saddened to learn of Jennifer’s passing. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts this week.   -Colin, Amanda, Zoe and Vivian Miller.

It was a honor to work with Jennifer, she definitely was the highlight of my day! May God be with the family! Sending love, hugs, and prayers your way! 

Everyone has at least one person  that God brings in your life that you will never forget . Jennifer is one of mine. She was a great leader and she set the bar high. At work I often use her as an example in meetings because she knew how important It was to make genuine connections as a leader. She was a beautiful person inside and out. We laughed and cried together. She believed in me and gave me the push I needed. I will never forget her. Love you Jen thank you for everything 🖤

Jennifer brought so much joy to those around her and was such a caring person.  I am lucky to have met her through a mutual friend and be to have worked with her at Bright Horizons.  Her laughter and smile would light up the room.  I will forever cherish our last phone conversation. I never would have imaged that last June would be last time I would  heard your voice-the last time I’d hear you laugh.  

Your family and friends and your Bright Horizons family will forever love and miss you. 

Go Pack!  And until we see each other again, my sweet friend. 

I’ve known Jenn since high school and we became friends in college.  She was one of the best people I have ever known.  Her warm personality and sense of humor are one of a kind.  I’ve spent the last two days alternating between crying and and laughing looking at pictures, reading through old texts, and reading stories.  Jenn has left a huge hole in so many lives.  I am grateful to have so many memories of time spent with her in college, in our sorority, weddings, birthdays, hanging out with the kids. My heart breaks for her family and all of us who were blessed to have known her.  I can only hope and pray that Keagan and Sydney will know what a special gift their mother was.  

One of the first people I met at Bright Horizons to “show me around.”  I remember sharing a bathroom between classes and always laughing through that space. 

You shared your love for NC State and Mexican food with me. 

You were such a loving teacher who treated your “kids” like they were your own.

May God watch over your family and your closet friends. You left such an impact on all of us Jenn. 

Rest peacefully

Jennifer was one of my best friends through high school and after. We were roomies with Karen on softball trips. We laughed, we cried, and we enjoyed just being together. She was so funny and staying at her house so often was so much fun. We traveled together on long road trips. I never saw her not smiling or laughing and that is what I will remember. Through trouble and pain, she saw good. Rest easy my dear friend. I will never forget your laugh and those memories. Love you!

 Kit. So sorry to hear of Jennifer's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Cherish the memories, they live on always.

Bill Eubanks

Jenn was my home girl. She was one of my roommates when I played for the Cary Softball Club for 6 years. We use to stay up late at night and laugh all night long. Sorry Mr. Early and Mr. Best. We had some great times in school and we played softball at Cary High together So many memories. But the one thing I can hold on too is that she was a sweet, genuine person., she never changed. She loved everybody and would help you out if she could. She always made life for me easier.  I can still see that smile that could light up a room and that’s what I will hold on to. I love you Jenn and I just hate I didn’t get a chance to tell you. But in some crazy way I think you knew how much I loved you. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I told you years ago that I wanted our kids to play together and I am going to make sure they do one day. 

Jennifer was one of my first friends when I moved to NC. We instantly clicked and became family through the marriage between our siblings. There is not a fun memory from my young adult years that does not include her. We were bridesmaids in each other’s weddings, attended the birth of our niece Kendra(which was an hilarious event that we got in trouble for),  took a trip Texas to visit her brother Joel before deployment. She was more than my friend, she was my sister.  She was a survivor, she was the one with all the answers. She was a great time where ever you were. Her laugh was unmistakable. She will be missed beyond measure. I love you Jennifer. God Bless. Until we meet again. 

Jennifer was my son's 1st teacher and one of my very best friends while I was in Cary NC . She lit up the room with her smile and laugh. I'm grateful  God gave me her in my life and the time I spent with her. She was a brave, fierce woman and let nothing stand in her way. She made the world a better place  with everything. I love you Jenn.....always you   are an inspiration.

I am thankful that you are out of your pain, but sad for your friends and family. So many great memories we had together that I will cherish forever! Rest peacefully and see you again one day! 

OBITUARY

Jennifer Leigh Harris Murphy

October 24, 1975 – March 25, 2021

Brown-Wynne Funeral Home

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