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Sterlin Murphree, 84, of Vardaman, departed from this life on Sunday, April 09, 2023, at FernBrooke Personal Care Home in Houston, MS. He was born on October 03, 1938 in Calhoun County to the late Jim Elvis Murphree and Vivian Octavia Davidson Murphree.
Sterlin spent many seasons of life as a sales associate for Nabors Home Center until his retirement and then he began helping his wife, Brenda in their antique store, Country Antiques until his wife's passing in 2016. Sterlin was involved in many clubs and organizations and performed civic and charity work. He was a member of Rocky Mount Baptist Church.
He leaves behind a loving family to continue walking down the path of life in his absence, son, Randy Murphree of Palm Spring, CA; two sisters: Marjorie Murphree Collier; Barbara Ann (Charles) Lafayette; three brothers: Travis (Kathy) Murphree; Jimmy (Carol) Murphree; Jerry (Valda) Murphree; two grandchildren: Logan Ryan Murphree and Zachary Sterlin Murphree. Brother-in-law, Bobby Spratlin.
Sterlin is preceded in death by his parents, Jim Elvis Murphree and Vivian Octavia Davidson Murphree; sister, Ruby Maxine Spratlin; two brothers: Sid Murphree and Kenneth Murphree.
The family will receive friends on Friday, April 14, 2023, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Parker Memorial Funeral Home in Vardaman, MS. The funeral service celebrating Sterlin's life will take place on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Parker Memorial Funeral Home in Vardaman, MS with Bro. Sam Yarbrough officiating. Rocky Fleming, Will Fleming, Bubba Freely, Richey Lafayette, John Miller, and Logan Murphree will carry Sterlin to rest in Rocky Mount Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers can be made to Rocky Mount Cemetery fund, Richard Morgan 909 HWY 9N Banner, MS 38913.
The Staff of Parker Memorial Funeral Home is honored to serve the Murphree family as they begin this new season of life. We ask that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers as they mourn the loss of their loved one.
