She was the widow of James Clifford Murphy, a retired nurse and a member of Wilmot Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by one son, Jeffery Allen Kelley; one brother, Larry Hood; and one sister, Linda Hood Sluppick. She was a foster grandparent at Wilmot and loved ministering to children and shut-ins.
Survivors include two daughters, Kathy Kelley and Toni Minchew both of Monticello; two brothers, Charles Hood of Texas and Edward Hood of Guntown, MS.
Graveside service will be 10:00 am Saturday, July 12 at Wilmot Cemetery. Visitation 6:00-8:00 pm Friday at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Memorials to: Dermott City Nursing Home Activity Fund, 702 W. Gaines, Dermott, AR 71638. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
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Sheila Montgomery McGowen
Bastrop, LA Sunday, July 13, 2014 Kathy, I am so sorry to hear the news of your mother's passing. She was a wonderful person with a big heart. I hope you are doing well and I know you will keep sweet memories of her close to your heart as a comfort to you!