Obituaries
Annie Lee Crenshaw was born June 4, 1945 to the late parents of Ervin and Tiny Crenshaw in Crenshaw, MS. She later on met Mr. Willie James Murphy, Sr. and they dated for two months. Mr. Willie asked Annie to take his hand in marriage in 1962. He changed her name to Ann Lee Murphy and they later moved to Memphis, TN. She departed her life on a Good Friday, March 25, 2016. Ann accepted Christ at an early age at New Mt. Sinai M.B. Church under the leadership of Rev. Gerald Rayborn. Ann remained a member until her sickness. She worked as a Supervisor at different jobs as following- Memphis Furniture, Baker Cleaners, and later on retired at Amvetts. Ann leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Willie James Murphy, Sr.; six children, three boys and three girls – Steve Murphy, Willie James (Barbara) Murphy, Jr., Chuck Murphy, Daisy Ingram, Angela Murphy, and Kathy (Erik) Wilson; three sisters, Edna (Hurbert) Broom, Frankie (Charles) Fields and Irene Crenshaw; one brother, Ervin (Densie) Crenshaw; 9 Sisters-in-law; 5 brothers-in-law; 24 grandchildren; and 24 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two grandsons, Brandon Murphy and Joshu Murphy. She also leaves to mourn her memory a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A special thanks goes to William Moore, a friend of the family.
Visitation to be held from 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at New Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, 4920 Horn Lake Road, Memphis, TN 38109.
Funeral Service will be conducted at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at New Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, 4920 Horn Lake Road, Memphis, TN 38109.
Burial at New Park Cemetery.
Serenity Funeral Home, 1638 Sycamore Road, Memphis, TN 38134 Tel. 901-379-0861
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Visitation
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Apr
4920 Horn Lake Rd.
Memphis, TN 38109
Visitation
9
Apr
4920 Horn Lake Rd.
Memphis, TN 38109
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9
Apr
4920 Horn Lake Rd.
Memphis, TN 38109
Cemetery Details
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4536 Horn Lake Rd.
Memphis, TN 38109