Obituary
Mildred Mobley Burgess Murphy,
92, died June 12, 2012 at Midland Meadows Assisted Living in Ona, WV.
She was the daughter of the late John and Laura Mobley of Huntington, WV.
Mildred was born on November 22, 1919 in Huntington she was preceded in
death by her brothers: Kyle, John, Walter, Cecil and Elzy Mobley and
sisters: Kitty Mobley, Mabel Dobins, Kathlein Mobley and Frances Stein.
Mildred is survived by her daughter Laura Burgess Smith and son in law: J.
David Smith, son Joe Burgess and daughter in law: Ave; four grandchildren:
Laura Anne (Smith) Shaw of Fairhope, AL., Lisa (Smith) Lippy of Louisville,
KY., Chris Burgess and Kimberly Burgess of Huntington, WV., five great
grandchildren: Lauren, Alex and Reid Shaw of Fairhope, AL., and Ethan and
Addison Burgess of Huntington, WV. Also Mildred has two special friends:
Gerry Fenton and Judy Riggs of Huntington, WV and a niece, Susan Rowley of
Jacksonville, FL. Mildred read the bible through several times and
enjoyed western books, game shows and old movies on TV. She enjoyed fixing
things, gardening, gospel music and helping others. Friends and relatives
always enjoyed visiting her. She loved to laugh. Mildred will be greatly
missed by all who knew her. Special thanks go to Midland Meadows
Assisted Living facility nurses, aids, kitchen staff and servers who cared
for her with compassion, love and kindness. We truly appreciate the
wonderful help of Hospice in her last days. Words cannot express the
gratitude for the care she received. In lieu of flowers donations may
be sent to Hospice of Huntington and the Cabell County Humane Society where
she adopted a dog named Lady which gave her many years of pleasure.
Friends may call at the Reger Funeral Home in Huntington from 1:00pm until
2:00pm Monday, June 18, 2012. Graveside service will be conducted at 2:30 pm
Monday at Blue Sulphur Cemetery, Ona, WV. Pastor Bob Hale of Good Samaritan
Church will preside.
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