Bonnie Jean Lybrand Murphy of Sheridan, Arkansas was born February 16, 1923 the daughter of the late Olin and Ollie Jane Taylor Lybrand. She was a member of Nashville First United Methodist church and was a retired self employed motel owner.

Mrs. Murphy died Monday, September 3, 2007 at Sheridan Nursing and Rehab Center at the age of 84.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, F.R. Murphy, Sisters, Grace Legro; Merle Douglas; Olene Bates; Allene Worthen and brothers V.J. Lybrand; Charles Lybrand; Thad Lybrand and Jack Lybrand.

Survivors: Daughter, Charlotte J. Allen of Sheridan;
Sister, Fain Hamilton of Sheridan;
Grandson, Mark Allen of Sheridan;

Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, September 6, 2007 at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home with Michael Walton officiating. Burial will follow at Grapevine Cemetery. Visitation: 5-7 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice Foundation, 5600 West 12th Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72204.

Pallbearers are Wendell Lybrand; Eddie Lybrand; Mike Lybrand; Dewayne "Peteso" Lybrand; Jeff Lybrand; Leland "Dink"Lybrand; Randy Lybrand; Bruce Lybrand; Robert Lybrand; John Olen Douglas; Richard Bates and Walt Worthen.