She is survived by four grandsons Marty (Robin), Billy (Nancy), Randy (Phyllis) and Dennis (Diane), four sisters, Wynona Turner of Pioneer, LA, Beth (Larry) Glover of Maumelle, Bobbie (Lester) Jeffers of MS and Judy Hewitt of Monticello; two brothers, Jack Murphy of Little Rock and Wendell (Becky) Murphy of Louisville, KY; nine great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Artie, or "Miss Artie" as she liked to be called, was small in stature, but had a big heart filled with abundant love for her family, friends and everyone she met. Her love and devotion to God and her church were unconditional. All through her journey in life she experienced a multitude of extreme difficulties loss of her husband in World War II loss of her only child - and many serious health problems. Yet, she maintained an inner spirit and determination to show love, help others, and touch everyone's life in a positive way. You will be deeply missed by heavy hearts that are consoled by knowing you are now in a better place.
Condolences(18)
Martha Huffman
Monticello, AR Monday, February 3, 2014 Miss Artie will be missed by all. She was a dear lady.Lindy Hester
Monticello, AR Monday, February 3, 2014 I'm sorry to hear of Miss Artie's passing. I was her hospital roommate the first week of December and she was so full of life!linda r.funderburg
monticello, AR Sunday, February 2, 2014 dear family please know i am thinking of you'll aunt artie as we called was one of mty favorites i will miss her as we talked often on the phone she loved her family so very much her grandsons were the lights of her life ... as were her brothers and sisters.. we will miss her at plesant grove home comings as she loved being thereLucille Atkins
Eudora, AR Saturday, February 1, 2014 To The Family,We are so sorry to hear we have lost such a sweet lady.
Ms. Artie always would send us a Christmas card, and we will dearly miss her. May God bless and keep you.
The Atkins Family, Lucille, James, Bo, Dorothy, and Shane
Phyllis Slocum Roberts
Heber Springs, AR Saturday, February 1, 2014 My mother, Alma Murphy Slocum, was very fond of Miss Artie. I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Doris and Steve Davis
Gulf Shores, AL Saturday, February 1, 2014 To the Family. Ms Artie was a big part of our family. I will greatly miss seeing her and being part of group of women who celebrated each others lives every month. She is loved by many and everyone who knows her, knew they could ask for prayer and know she was on their prayer list.Doris Davis
Candy Murphy
Little Rock, AR Saturday, February 1, 2014 We'll miss Aunt Artie!Her faith was inspiring, and it's comforting to know she was ready to "go Home." She's in His good hands now, with no more pain or discomfort.
Becky Wilkerson
Bastrop, LA Saturday, February 1, 2014 Aunt Bobbie & Uncle LesterWe are so sorry to hear of your sister's passing. Didn't realize you were kin to a Straughn. We have a Straughn living across from us. May God keep ya'll safe and I pray He provides you with strength. Love ya'll.
Mary Tucker
Monticello,, AR Saturday, February 1, 2014 I am sad to hear about Artie leaving us but I know she is in a better place with no pain. She was very special to me and lived to set an example of a REAL LADY to all of us. Her sweet attitude will always be remembered to those who knew her. She was so proud of her family and loved them very much.Louise Tippit
Little Rock, AR Saturday, February 1, 2014 Good friend for many yearssarah moran
sandwich, IL Friday, January 31, 2014 Marty, Billy, Randy and Dennis, I am so sorry for your loss. She was a kind woman. Know that you are in our thoughts. Love, SarahLisa Melton
Bellevue, NE Friday, January 31, 2014 Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family in the days to come. May God hold you close and give you the strength and comfort you need. She was a beautiful lady....inside and out. So sorry for your loss......Lisa and Scott MeltonJames & Mary Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Friday, January 31, 2014 Our sympathy to the family. We are so sorry to hear of your great lossCarole (Johns) Rushing
Woodlawn, AR Friday, January 31, 2014 To Artie's grandsons: I worked with your grandmother at Pomeroy and McGowin for several during which time 2 of you were born. She was the proudest grandmother anyone will ever see. She loved you boys with her very being. Though I haven't seen her in several years, I've thought of her often and remembered the laughs we shared. Know that the family will be in my thoughts and prayers in the difficult times ahead.Carole (Johns) Rushing
Judy Selig
Monticello, AR Friday, January 31, 2014 What a sweet, wonderful lady "Miss Artie" was. She was my Sunday school teacher when I was a young girl, and I will always remember her kind, gentle spirit. May God comfort the family during this difficult time.Dianne Billingsley
Jefferson, AR Friday, January 31, 2014 I had the honor of knowing Ms, Artie for several years. She and my mother (Laverne Burnette) were very close friends. She will be missed by many of us, but most of all by her dear friends and family. Ms. Artie had been in bad health for a number of years, but she had continued to witness for the Lord. I pray the Lord will provide comfort to her family during this difficult time.Bubba and Cindy Russell
Oak Grove, LA Friday, January 31, 2014 Aunt Artie was such an influence to me and my family. Though her life was filled with more heart ache than a person is supposed to endure, she kept her faith on our heavenly father strong and that impressed me the most. I will miss you greatly. Marty, Billy ,Randy and Dennis my prayers are with our family in this sorrowful time. She loved you boys more than anything and she told me that often.SUSIE CHADWICK
WILMAR, AR Friday, January 31, 2014 I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MS. ARTIE. SHE WAS SUCH A SPECIAL LADY AND WILL BE MISSED BY EVERYONE WHO KNEW HER