Mrs. Vernell Henry Murphy passed from this life on March 7, 2010, at her daughter’s home in West Monroe, Louisiana.  She is survived by daughters, Gloria M. Stokes and Valencia Duprey, her husband, Ricky Duprey, and her son, Carlton “Buster” Murphy, all of West Monroe, Louisiana.  and her daughter, DeVola (Dee) Pardue of Cypress, Texas.   Her legacy will live on through the lives of her six grandchildren, Joseph Stokes, Faith DeBolt, Jackie Dummer, Alicia Britt, Audrea Kennedy and Ashley Duprey and eight great grandchildren.  She is also survived by her brothers, Corlis Henry and his wife, Nellie, Virgil Henry and his wife, Joyce and sister, Virginia Brunson.  She will now join family already deceased, husband, William D. (Bill) Murphy, mother, Vanna Henry, brothers, James Noe Henry and Tupie Henry.  <br />
Vernell was born in Huttig, Arkansas, and lived most of her life in the Monroe / West Monroe area, with the exception of a few years in Great Falls, Montana and in Eldorado, Arkansas.  Vernell was always known for her sense of humor even in her final days.  Her grandchildren, nieces and nephews loved to be around her, never quite knowing what she would say next.  For years she cared for her mother prior to her death in May 2003.  She longed for the day she would join her husband, Bill, whom she so dearly loved.  The family would like to thank all those who helped care for her during her final months –the caregivers and the nurses from hospice who showed genuine love and concern for her and the family.  Services will be at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, 1321 N. 7th St, West Monroe, La. 71291 with Rev. Harry Lilly and Rev. Milton Pray officiating.  Interment to follow at Lone Cherry Cemetery, Mangum, LA. Visitation is 5 to 7 pm on Tuesday, March 9, and funeral service will be Wednesday, March 10 at 11 am. <br />

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