She spent the majority of her younger years in Monticello where she got her teaching degree from UAM. She dearly loved all her students over her 28 years. She impacted the lives of all her students in teaching. It was truly her calling. She was and has been loved by so many young people who had the privilege to be in her classroom.
Jacque loved the beach, the Buffalo River, birdwatching, all types of music especially Diana Krall, her family and her ''Angel Boy'', Doc, a Havanese who found and claimed Jacque when she needed him most. She was a member of First Methodist Church of Warren where she added her beautiful Soprano voice to the choir.
She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Les Murphy; her brothers, Sterling McBee, Jr. and Johnny McBee and wife Melissa; her sisters, Charlotte Wilson and husband Faron, Annette Langton and husband Steve and Pam Mowery and husband Mike; her sons, Drew Todd and wife Lindsey and Halen Owen Murphy and wife Alexis; four grandsons, Gavin, J.T., Trey and Tyson Todd; as well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Tom.
Memorial services will be held at 12:00 noon Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Warren Methodist Church with Rev. Dixon Platt officiating. There will be a visitation an hour before the service from 11:00 a.m. '''' 12:00 p.m. at the church. Memorials are preferred to the Warren First Methodist Church, 111 W. Church St. Warren, AR 71671.
Condolences(15)
Sherry Carson
Monticello, AR Sunday, July 19, 2026 My heart is saddened to hear about Jacque. Praying you are all covered in God’s love, strength, comfort and peace as you face the days ahead. She was so special and talented and loved. May God bless all her family.??????Stephen Barnes
Bentonville, AR Saturday, July 18, 2026 I am so sorry for your families loss. We did not know in time to attend the service. The 16th is a triple sad day as Sandra Lee and Aunt Shirley Mcbee Vanderpuil passed on the 16th of July.Nathan Smith
Mtn Home, AR Saturday, July 18, 2026 Jacque you will be missed, but loved by family, friends and your classmates ??Prayers for you and your family ??
Philip& Linda Cathey
Banks, AR Saturday, July 18, 2026 Mcbee family so sorry for your loss.Wendy James
Kingsland, AR Saturday, July 18, 2026 Keeping your family in my prayers. I’m so sorry for your loss.Michele McGaha Mun¨oz
Memphis, TN Saturday, July 18, 2026 I am sending all of my love and prayers to you all. Jacque will always hold a special place in my heart.Alice Hill
Warren, AR Saturday, July 18, 2026 Les and family, my prayers are with you. She was a joy to know and I will dearly miss her sweet voice next to me in choir. May the Lord comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead.Melissa Walls
Bryant, AR Saturday, July 18, 2026 My prayers are with you Les. May you rest in the arms of our Savior as you walk through this valley. She was a beautiful person.Your cousin, Melissa
Tona
Fort Collins, CO Friday, July 17, 2026 Jacque you were a treasure to many. I have very fond memories of our high school years together. Sending love and healing to Les and your families.Ashley Price
Biloxi, MS Friday, July 17, 2026 Les, I am terribly sorry for your loss. Jacque was such a sweet person. You and your family are on my mind and definitely in my prayers. May God strengthen you as only He can. I’m so sorry.Joann McGee
Star City,, AR Friday, July 17, 2026 So sorry to hear of Jacque passing away. She was a precious teacher at Jimmy Brown Elementary at Star City, AR. I worked with her for many years. To know her was to love her.Prayers for her family and love ones.
Mickey & Kathy Bradford
Warren, AR Friday, July 17, 2026 Sending thoughts, prayers, and love to all the family of this beautiful Angel. May God bless each of you with comfort and strength during this difficult time. Fly High Jacque!Becky Stevens Phillips
Monticello, AR Friday, July 17, 2026 To Les and her family, I am so heartbroken for your loss. Jacque will be missed by so many. She touched the lives of countless students and friends throughout her too short life. You will be in my prayers.Zach
Crossett, AR Friday, July 17, 2026 My sincere condolences to your family during this difficult time.Yancy Box
Oklahoma City, OK Friday, July 17, 2026 One of my lifelong friends, Jacque was like a sister to me. I will miss our many phone calls. RIP my dear friend, I’ll never stop thinking about you.