Alzara Murphy

Alzara Murphy 97, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025. Celebration of Life Service will be held Wednesday, August 13th, 2025 at 11 am at Rising Star Baptist Church. Interment will follow at the City of Lubbock Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Mortuary. Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 12th, 2025 from 2 pm to 4 pm at Griffin Mortuary. Alzara Murphy  was born on July 15th, 1928. It is with great love and sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother/grandmother, a truly remarkable woman whose spirit and love touched the lives of many. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, whose bit personality and generous heart made her the center of her family and community.

Her love for God was the foundation of her life, and she diligently. Instilled that faith in everyone she encountered. She was an incredible woman who raised 11 children and touched the lives of thousands more, from Marylon, Texas, to Ralls, to Idalou, and Lubbock, leaving behind a trail of love, kindness, and unwavering faith.

Her favorite moments were spent surrounded by her family, sharing stories, laughter, and her famous yeast rolls that brought joy and comfort to all who tasted them. Her warm spirit and loving nature will be forever remembered and cherished by all who knew her.

She leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and devotion that will continue to inspire all who knew her. Rest in Peace, Dear Angel, we are forever grateful for your love and the wonderful example you set.

She is preceded in death by her husband Governor Murphy, her son James B. Murphy, her daughters Dorris Williams and Juliette Mitchell, her grandsons Ronald Williams and Marvin Williams.

She is survived by her daughters Lillie Hicks, Mary Cage, Myrtle McNeal, Catherine Burrell, and Debbie Galvan, her sons Saviour Murphy, Larry Murphy, Sr., and Ronnie Murphy, Sr., her grandchildren Edward, Tena, Donald, Germaine, Danil, Sabrina, Kimberly, Holly, James, Jr., Bobby, Wayne, Dorinda, Quincy, Ronnie, Renee, Christi, Anthony, Darren, Antwanette, Robert, Jonathan, QuaMae, Marx, John, Larry, Jr., Lance, Amber Larrisa, Michelle, Cheryl, Ronnie, Jr., Benjamin, Bryson, and Kendrick, a host of great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, great-great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.