Dora was
born August 2, 1941 in Waco, the daughter of Roscoe and Opal (Magary) Ellis.
She married Wayne Murphy on January 4, 1963 and they recommitted their marriage
on April 13, 1984. Wayne preceded her in death on January 7, 2011. She is also
preceded in death by her parents; three sisters and two brothers.
She is
survived by her daughter, Darla Murphy Page and husband, Woody; special
daughter, Joni M. Stanley and husband, Benji; sons, Charles R. Ellis and wife,
Becky and Travis W. Murphy and wife, Bonnie; special sister in law and
caregiver, Shirley Ellis, sister in laws, Lois Ellis and Doris Dollins;
numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great grandchildren; numerous
nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers
will be Darla Page, Joni Stanley, Bonnie Murphy, Becky Ellis, Marsha Ellis and
Shirley Ellis. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandchildren and great
grandchildren.
The family would like to especially thank to her special nurse and friend, Ms. Kay and Providence Hospice.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.bellmeadfuneral.com