Ellen Beatrice Murphy

Ellen  Beatrice Murphy, age 81, of Rockford, died Friday, July 16, 2021 at Blount Memorial Hospital. 

Ellen  was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  She enjoyed cooking and doting over her grandkids and having a warm, loving home.  She was also retired from Rockford Manufacturing after many years of service.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Murphy, father,  Clifford Sherwood; mother, Mary Ann Bledsoe ;foster mother, Thelma Stokes.. 

Survivors include her sons, Terry and Darrell Murphy; daughter, Deborah (Robert) Dills; grandchildren, Brian Norton, Bobby Norton, Kelly Hendricks; great grandchildren, Keira, Norton, Nathaniel Norton, River Norton; 10 brothers & sisters.

No ceremonies are scheduled at the present time.  Cremation Done ProperlyTM  under the care of Dotson Funeral Home, Wildwood.  (865-984-5959)  Online condolences may be made at- www.dotsonfuneralhome.com

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