Alice Juett Murphy

3/6/2025

Alice Cooney Murphy, 82, passed into life with the Lord on February 21, 2025, while at Cumberland Medical Center. Alice was born in Farmington, Missouri on August 27, 1942. It was in Farmington that Alice met the love of her life, Fred Murphy, at a Walgreens in 1960 where Alice worked behind the soda counter. After marrying, Alice and Fred moved to Ohio and lived in several communities there. They moved from Sylvania to Fairfield Glade in 1997. Alice was a loving mother and grandmother, a formidable tennis player, a long-time member of PEO, a devoted bridge player, an avid quilter, and a wonderful friend to many. She is, and will always be, greatly missed by her family and many friends.

In addition to her husband Fred, Alice is survived by sons Brian (Sandy), Greg (Arra), Mike (Lori) and grandchildren Hailey, Parker, Mekayla, Alec, and Kaia.

A Celebration of Life for Alice will take place at Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church on March 29, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. CT, in the sanctuary. Location Address, 231 Westchester Drive, Crossville, TN, 38558. The inurnment will be held immediately after the service in the Columbarium located behind the church building.

Celebration of Life dress attire is to wear colors that honor Alice.

The family has requested that any donations be made in Alice’s name to the charity/organization of your choice.

The family is also coordinating a separate Celebration of Life in Farmington, Missouri in the Spring or Summer of 2025 with more Information to follow.

Related to both Crossville Fairfield Glade and Farmington Celebrations of Life, you can contact Greg Murphy if needed at: [email protected]