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Mavis Murphy Obituary

Murphy, Mavis "Mitzi" Age 83; beloved wife of he late Thomas; loving mother of Rose, Dee Dee, Kathy, Pauline, Tommy, Susie, Wendy and Timmy; cherished grandmother and great-grandmother "GG" to many; dear sister of Shirley (Edward); also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation Friday, November 23, 2012; 3-9 pm at Kosary Funeral Home 9837 S. Kedzie, Evergreen Park, where Funeral will be held Saturday, November 24th, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. (708) 499-3223

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 20, 2012.

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Kathy

November 14, 2022

Wow 10 years ! Miss you today like it was yesterday!! Love you Mom forever

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Kandis Frizell

November 17, 2016

Hey GG!!
I miss you beyond belief! I'sss Married now in my (Color purple voice) lol Your book will close soon but all of the memories we made will last forever! So happy to know you are watching over us all. Shoot grandpa a hey for me, I wish I had more time to appreciate you both while you were here. I mean we didn't even get the cookie recipe from you. P.S. we only ate them because of all the love you put in them. Gosh it was a lot!!
Missing you daily!!

Dolores Murphy

November 1, 2016

Hi Mom laying in my bed thinking about you, it's about to be 4 long & lonely years still God gave you your angle wings. I be missing you so much, wishing we still had some time together. A lot has change since you been gone. I miss you just being here sometimes I wish I could set the times of hands back. Good nite love you so much

Mavis Green

September 27, 2016

Hey grandma I miss you so much...its really been hard adjusting without you.' I know your my angel Looking over me everyday!! I'm lighting this In remembrance of my HERO!! I love you Granny for enternity and there is not a day that you DO NOT CROSS MY MIND!!

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kasiyah murphy

September 2, 2016

hey gg I miss u how are u did u meet any angels its kasiyah lov u

Ricky Durant

April 26, 2016

I love and miss you very much...

Dolores Murphy

April 25, 2016

Hi Mom I know it's been awhile since I wrote on your book. So much has happened since you been gone. You have lots more great grand children, their popping out slowly. But I know you spread your wings over all of us. So you see more then I know. I feel so lonely with you being gone. I wish you could haved stayed just alittle loner. Tell everybody I said hello. I bet your having the time of your life. I miss you so much, love you... Can't wait till my life gets right. Hate I got this surgery I feel worse now then before I got it done. Well I'm gonna let Ya get back to what you were doing. Loving & missing the heck out of you❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

maurice wilson

February 12, 2016

hey grams how you doing i miss u so much things been alright for the the most part i'm moving with my dad soon so thats happening i love you sooo much

Jeni Termini

December 9, 2015

To a beatiful person, it was not only my pleasue to have had you in my life but an honor. Your love and kindness touched all the people you loved and came in contact with. I wish i had more time with you but I know the angels got a wondeerful soul and I thank you for accepting me into the family with open arms. I'm keeping score on the Cubs for you.Missing you


Love Jeni

darius thompson

December 9, 2015

hey i just wanna stop n in say i miss u very must n love u always .. i know u are n a better place. Darius thompson

daniel termini

December 9, 2015

I'm just sitting here in a beautiful place among beautiful people thinking about a dear friend a wonderful person a great confide3nt just a friend with no pressure no judgements just someone with love and sometimes a little correction god bless the beautiful mavis aunt mitzi murphy... I miss & love you Granny... Love n miss you Danny

Michella & Mommie hanging out..

December 9, 2015

Kathy Mirphy

November 20, 2015

Well it's been 3 years mother my dear, people call on the day you went home and ask me if I am alright,I'm fine I say because I miss you 365 days a year not just one day. Miss you the most love you Kathy

maurice wilson

November 17, 2015

hey granny how u doin i no its been a very long time since i wrote to u i really miss u nothing is tha same without you being here its like tha house is empty now but ill talk to u later love you grams with all my heart

Kandis Murphy

November 15, 2015

Grandma I'm getting married!!
Don't worry I will save you a front row seat! I miss you so very much! I wish you could talk to TJ and Kasiyah they are so big now. Life will never be the same without you. Love you so much... ❤

May 25, 2015

happy memorial day grams

Dolores Wilson

April 18, 2015

Good Morning Mom know I Anit been on here much lately. But wanted you to know I love n miss you no less. I will check up with you a little later, my eyes are burning..Always DeeDee

Dolores Wilson

March 16, 2015

Hi Mom went outside today enjoy some of the nice weather that suppose to go away tonite. I'm getting Easter basket orders in now. not much going on around here. Reese playing his game n I'm burning my dinner. Well just letting you know your on my mind I love you DeeDee

Dolores Wilson

March 11, 2015

Hey Mom I hope your wings are spreading up over me. I need some changes in my life, just don't were to start. I guess put one foot in front of the other I could hear you say. I'm so proud of Lavon he is doing wonderful in school. All A's.. I'm also proud of Maurice he's bringing A's home as well. Not sure what's going on with TeeTee or Mae Mae sure their doing good to. I'm waiting on the dryer man to come right now. Guess I'll take a nap n do my ironing, clean up already. Well Mom I'll talk more later... Love you DeeDee

Dolores Wilson

March 8, 2015

Hey Momma I know it's kind of late, yesterday was your great granddaughter Kacey birthday she turn 3 she so smart. I love her so much. I wish you could have gotten to really know her. Lil Layi has gotten so tall, we always knew he'd be smart. He might be the next president. Desire is also doing well, she misses you helping her with the yarn. Layi n Candace had to get a new car. I'm happy for them that their doing so well. I'm very proud of them. Guess what happen today... I'm gonna tell you anyway a toll truck brang me back my truck with a note he will be sending me my money back in two weeks. I pray to God that I can get it up and running, then I'll be able to go see you more. Liz came to see me she needsy help trying to keep somebody's kid in school. Reese should be getting his school pictures. Prom is right around the corner. Well I'm gonna let you get some rest.. Love you DeeDee

Dolores Wildon

March 5, 2015

Hi Mom hope all is peace full up there. It's been getting better down here. Not much going on just wanted you to know I LOVE YOU so much, n MISS YOU always DeeDee

Dolores Wilson

February 28, 2015

Hi Mom getting out the house today, going to Lia 2 yr birthday party. Christopher got apartment yesterday. Danny got one today God is good!! 3 more to go Tommy, TeeTee, Reese.... That will be the day.. Talk to Susie she still Susie. Rose is doing better. Kim gonna have a baby boy so is DJ. I pray Rose is still going strong when they are born. I haven't talk to her but I guess that's ok... Kathy came n got me acouple days ago went to the boat NO luck.. Had to turn my phone off, everybody was calling me off the wall.. Well bout to leave in afew so talk with you later.. Love you Mom DeeDee

Kehinda Pryor

February 27, 2015

Good morning Grandma. I know you're pretty shocked to see me writing to you this morning. You know I always have to keep you on your toes. It goes without saying that you are missed. A lot has changed in my life since you've been gone and it's all been for the better. I got married on the one year anniversary of you departing from us. I wanted to turn that somber day into one of rejoice. I know that made you smile. I've moved my family to a really nice neighborhood and all of the children are doing so much better, at home and at school. I even reached number 17 out of over 6,500 agents in my company last year. I'm growing every day in the right direction and that's largely due to the values you instilled in me as a young man. I'm so happy that I took the time out to spend those moments with you before you left. They truly get me through these times now. Well, I'm on my way to my first client. Wish me luck ;-). I love you and I miss you. P.S. I know you've noticed that the Cubs will be starting Spring Training soon lol. I'll go to another game this year and cheer them on for you lol. Talk to you later.

Dolores Wilson

February 26, 2015

Hi Mom sitting here by myself as always, wishing you could be sitting next to me. I truly miss our talks. Not a goes by that I don't think about you. Don't really have much to say, I have no life. I'm still reading my bible every day. Tell Eline I said thanks for my bible I'm really enjoying it everyday.. TeeTee went to work. Reese went to find a shovel don't know what Timmy did with it. Chris left out with his baby momma Anit said nothing. Tommy down stairs taking a nap. I can't even get the TV to work right for me.. Well Mom I'll check on you later. Love you n miss you so much DeeDee

Dolores Wilson

February 25, 2015

Hey Mom it's snowing out side, I made a big pot of beans n Reese made the corn bread. Nothing much going on.. Kathy came over earlier with TJ I made both of them breakfast. Another day stuck in the house still no word on my truck. Von drop by for a moment, he's doing so good with school n his new job. I'm very proud of him. Well Mom just dropping you a few minds you were on my mind as always.. I love you n miss you so much DeeDee

Alford Thorpe

February 24, 2015

Mother Murphy, I wish I had the chance to see & say I love you & thanks for allowing me to date your daughter Wendy k Murphy

Dolores Wilson

February 23, 2015

Hey Mom just wanted to say Hi... Finally made it to church Sunday, Lavon came n got me. Really enjoyed getting out the house for awhile. Anit much going on just wanted to say I love you always n forever DeeDee

dolores wilson

February 21, 2015

Hey Mom just sitting here looking at one of your pictures. Remembering that day your hair just got done by Kathy, had a pair of my glasses on looking jazzy.. I wish you were here got so much on my mind. Don't really want to talk about it. But I know you already can see what it is. I've ask God to help me with it, I know he will. Well I'm gonna let you get your rest. Tell Dad that I said Hi I love n miss you both so much.. Hugs n Kisses always DeeDee

ashley richardson

November 22, 2014

I would like to send my condolences and blessings to your family.

maurice wilson

November 17, 2014

to grams and everyone up there with her love you all

maurice wilson

November 17, 2014

today makes two years that my backbone my grandma mavis mitzi murph has been gone it is very hard on my me my mom and the rest of my family to get over nothing will ever be the same thanksgiving christmas new years etc nothing is the same i miss my baking buddy i miss her making coffee in the morning i actually miss her yelling at me at the end of the day she is finally at peace resting one day we will be reunited grandma i swear i better have a dozen of chocolate chip cookies when i see you i love you so much gma no one will ever take your place in my heart your my one and only grandma and i could have never asked for a better one than you (5/15/1929 to 11/17/2012) i love you with all my heart

Kathy Murphy

November 15, 2014

Here we are once again the time you have departed from your mortal family to be with the loved ones that we alliss the most just to let you know I miss you everyday of my life all though we have our private conversations that you can't tell anyone else about lol I miss you so much tell everyone hello for me I will see you when god feels it is my time on a second note I will have happy thoughts that your eldest grandson will celebrate his wedding anniversary on your day I know that would have made you happy also ok ok I'm babbling ILOVE YOU and MISS YOU the most

Lavon Pryor

November 15, 2014

Hey granny do u want your benislippers for your feet?? Haha or i could get u a slice bessia!!! Lol i can go on on with all your terms and slang granny!!! Its kinda of hard to see what i am typing because my vision is blurry from the tears of joy from all the love and happiness that u instilled in me and the family!!!! You are the main reason I am going to be successful and why i quit doing the negative lifestyle i was living!!! Every since u came to my court date and gave me that glance of disappointment and shame of what i had become i couldnt bare the pain of seeing you cry for me slowing killing myself with the life of destruction that i was living!!!!! I love u more than words can ever say and me and my mom and tommy and timmy will be to see u tomorrow so put on your house coat woman lol

letty gamboa

November 13, 2014

Granny.,.... I soooo miss u sooo much, just want to go down the street and get some cookies and hot homemade food ;) been trying to cook more like u pigs in the blankets came out great.... We love u and miss u love me and the kids

Dolores Wilson

November 11, 2014

Hey Mom I was trying to get this book together but it anit happening tonite. Dont know which pictures I picked n what I didnt> i need a level headed person to help me. I hope everything is okey with getting it done. I miss you so much, I been so out of it lately. I really miss our talks so much has happen since you been gone. Sometimes its like I can feel you in the room with me. I love you so much Mom, tell Dad that goes for him to. Well Im gonna sign off for now, but will return before its all done. DeeDee

maurice wilson

November 11, 2014

hey grandma i miss u im going to get your favorite animal added on to my tattoo for you i love you

LaRena Gonzalez

November 1, 2014

hey grams just wanted to tell you a couple of things..ive wrote you a few times but i see they havent posted so for starters i love you and im glad i was able to meet you, the fact that u blessed my baby means everything to me. i cant believe all of the stories from ur bloodline, gosh im so jealous. wish i was able to have more of you in my life but i came a little too late i guess. nevertheless,i would never forget the cookies i stole ( i had no choice), the times u yelled at me, or said the sweetest things only a grandmother could say. i miss you so much and you will always live on in my memories. please continue watching over the family, shake your finger and nod ur head..Mmhmm ( i can hear u saying that now) Te Amo-Chula

Dolores Murphy

November 1, 2014

Hi Mom Just saying I love yu with all my heart.

Mavis Green

September 13, 2014

Hey Granny!!
I miss you so much! Life is flying by so fast and I'm still on the journey of Living up to your Name that I've been blessed to have! Its nt a day or night that I don't think of you! I know you been looking over me making sure Im making all the right decisions because your presence is very Strong at times when I need you the most! Nobody can replace the role you played on Earth and so I know your working miracles in Heaven because you are the type to never stop working!! Granny i love you so much! And I miss being able to hug and talk to you in person. No matter what I won't ever give up! Until next time Granny!!

Dolores Wilson

September 8, 2014

Hi Mom I know it's been awhile since I been on here. I just found the info to get on here. I hope it's as nice as I dream of for You Dad n everyone else that's up there with you. Everybody is doing ok as you can see truck is getting fix. To happy about that!! MaeMae n TeeTee started collage already so did Lavon. Chris starts on the 12th.. His daughter is getting so big. I haven't seen Kacey Layi Elishja in awhile. I really do miss the heck out of them. Well this is Reese last year in school as well. Finely got the floors redone in kitchen n walls almost done in front room. That's about all that's going on around here. Well Mom I'm gonna close up for now.. I miss you so much wish we could have one ore hug. I want to say Thank You for every thing you did for me I love you Mom sleep with the Angles n tell everybody I said Hi, give Dad a hug to...

Lavon Pryor

April 4, 2014

Hey Grandma its your Big Boy sending you a message today!! lol I know it's been a little while since i last sent you a message!!! But i just got a job today and i am in school grandma!! i don't do drugs anymore or drink alcohol and i haven't smoked a cigarette in a month and a half!!! To God be the Glory for all the great favor that i have been getting. Yes granny i finally let all your words that have been written in my heart finally set in!!!!! grandma your words have gave me great encouragement!!! I have a very good woman in my life and i have a great relationship with Jesus Christ now and life has been easier and stress free!! I love you granny muah

Kandis Murphy

April 3, 2014

Heyyyy Grandma!!
It's a shame I can't even come on here without crying!! Words can't express how much I miss you!! Kasiyah is so big now and TJ too!! I have my own home now and I really need new curtains!!lol gosh it's hard to write to you!! I miss you and love you!! I think of you daily!!! Keep an eye on us!!!

Dolores wilson

April 1, 2014

Hey Mom I know its been along time since I been on here, I hate I dont have a computer. So much has been going on since you left. i miss you sooooo much, just wish i could have one more hug, kiss,talk something, anything. Still feel that you might come walking in that door. mom my heart hurts sometimes missing you. Everybody is growing up, Timika is gonna be 18yrs old, going to collage, can you believe it.She wish you could see her well mom Im gonna sign off for now... I love ya mom DeeDee

Lavon Pryor

January 22, 2014

Hi grandma!!!! I miss u soooooooo much gram it's very hard for me to write to u without breaking down!!! My eyes are very blurry!!! I am in college now granny and I quit smoking weed ,and beer and I also have me a beautiful fiancé and I am back in church and getting right with The Lord so I can be with u eternal everlasting life with our father God!!!! I love u grandma and I appreciate everything u have ever done for me!!!! And I hope u are proud of the new man I have become granny!!!!!!

Maurice Wilson

December 25, 2013

Hey Mrs. Murphy it's been a minute since we last spoke, I know you're up there doing fine, i'm ok holding the family down.You take care and i'll see you later. loving thoughts from Big Reese

Dolores Wilson

December 25, 2013

Merry Christmas Mom, you know it just anit the same with you not being here.I miss you so much, kiss dad for me n tell him the same. love you much hugs n kisses DeeDee

maurice wilson

December 17, 2013

heyy grams i miss u so much theres not a day that goes by that i dont miss u i miss how we would make cookies and still got ur recipe locked away in my head but everybody trying to redo ur recipe will i love u so so so so much tell everybody up there i said hi

Dolores Wilson

December 16, 2013

I miss you mom

Doloresmurphy Murphy

November 28, 2013

Hi Mom, just wanted to wish you n Dad n everybody else a Happy Thanksgiving, it sure is getting a lot diffent with you not being around. Most of my kids are doing the same thing. Holidays just ain't the same with out you around. I'm having a little drink for you mom. I have to pick Chris up from work n take n pick up Reggie. Well I'm gonna get off of here for now. I love you mom n miss you so much your daughter DeeDee

mud aka reese

November 28, 2013

Happy thanksgiving gram Ma lol I miss u so much I miss how u use to snap on lil layi well gram I love u

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These were the 3 that always made mom smile

g m

November 20, 2013

the gang is here to say we will see you later love you grams

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I love you grandma murphy

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Rose n Wendy granddaughter

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Happyer times

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hi aunt mitzi your gonna really be missed

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miss you grandma

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seeing you one last time

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I lite the candle so you can always find your way. love n missing you DeeDee

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