Irma Murphy

Irma Snead Murphy went to be with the Lord on February 15, 2021 at the age of 86. She was born in Danville on May 21, 1934 to the late E.C. “Boots” Snead and Sarah Owen Snead. Irma worked for the Pittsylvania Baptist Association until her retirement. She was a member of Shermont Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Curtis Murphy; a son, Steve Murphy and wife, Tami; a granddaughter, Allison Murphy; a great-grandson, Bentley Shearin; two sisters, Charlotte Wilson and Bonnie Gibson, and husband, Lewis; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. from Townes Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. prior to the service at Townes Funeral Home and at other times will be at the residence. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Danville Life Saving Crew, 202 Christopher Lane, Danville, VA 24541.