Eunice was born on November 25, 1955, the eldest daughter of Joan and James (J.B) Murphy. In her educational pursuits, Eunice shone brightly, graduating from Samuel F.B Morse High School, and later earning her Associate’s degree in Psychology from San Diego City College, an accomplishment which underscored her deep understanding
and love for the human soul.
Her professional life was a testament to her dedication, as she served as a site
technician for the San Diego Unified School District for 23 years, before retiring in 2021.
Eunice’s life was a melody of joy; her love for music with the likes of Smokey Robinson, The Clark Sisters, and anything with a good tune and a catchy hook. She found solace in the pages of books, trips to the San Diego Zoo, checking out new restaurants, annual trips to Disneyland, enjoying being outside, and catching a good flick at the local movie theater. Eunice took a liking to flowers, that infamous Mac and Cheese that she dubbed, “Killer Mac”, and those scrambled eggs her grandchildren loved and no one could recreate. Her grandchildren were her greatest treasures.
Her selfless nature knew no bounds; she was a beacon of faith, a reservoir of love, continually pouring out herself for others. Indeed, her life was a living testament to the Scripture, “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35).
Eunice commenced her journey homeward to the Almighty on November 18, 2023, having come full circle in a life well-lived.
Preceding her in death were her parents and siblings; Alice and Michael Murphy.
She is survived by her loving sisters; Monya and Anita, her adoring daughters; Tiffany and Chelsea, along with her sons-in-love, Wilford and Pedro, her grandsons; Nicholas and Aramis, her granddaughter Cameron, her nieces and nephews; Nolivia, Joan, Malcolm, Michael Jr, Charles, Winter, and Leeanna Easter, and her very best childhood friend Karen Logan.
Sisters and brothers, as we bid farewell to Eunice, let us not sorrow as those without hope. For we know that she has been called to that celestial shore, a place where cancer holds no sway, where suffering and pain are no more. She has now seen the face of our Savior and dwells in His eternal peace.
As the Good Book reminds us, “Well done, good and faithful servant” (Matthew 25:23), and truly, Eunice embodied those words. Eunice Lavon Murphy, thou good and faithful servant, your race is run, your work is complete. Enter now into the joy of thy Lord. Rest in glorious peace until we meet again at Jesus’ feet. Amen.
