Jean Murphy Harris
July 26, 1935 – July 30, 2025
Emma Jean Murphy Harris, born in Beaver Dam, Virginia on July 26, 1935, to Clarence Campbell and Alice Hall Murphy, died July 30, 2025, at the home of her son on Sherway Farm in Holly Grove, Virginia. Jean worked for C&P Telephone in Richmond before becoming a full-time mother and dairyman’s wife.
Jean was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Wayland Vaughan Harris; sisters, Josephine M. Goodman and Alice M. Postans; and brother, Clarence Warren (Boodie) Murphy. She is survived by her son, Wayland Vaughan (Bubba) Harris, Jr.; her daughter, Sherry H. Lacy and her husband, Ray; granddaughter, Caroline L. Reddy and her husband, Sean; great-granddaughter and namesake, Cecelia Jean Reddy; sister, Dale M. Taylor; brother, Charles William (Billy) Murphy; and many nieces, nephews, and other family members.
The family will receive friends at Lacy Funeral Home, Mineral, from 2 until 4 p.m. on Monday, August 4, 2025. A graveside funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, in Hopeful Baptist Church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Holly Grove Volunteer Rescue Squad, Bumpass, VA.
Visitation
Location
Lacy Funeral Home
6241 Cross County Rd.
Mineral, VA 23117
Date
Monday, August 4, 2025
Time
2 until 4 p.m.
Graveside Service
Location
Hopeful Baptist Church Cemetery
14340 Hopeful Church Rd.
Montpelier, VA 23192
Date
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Time
11:00 a.m.
Sherry and family, please accept my sincerest condolences on the passing of your mother.
Sherry Lacy and family, we were so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. We are definitely keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Sonya and Marcus Harris
So sorry to hear this. Will be thinking about you and your family in this difficult time.
I’m so sorry to hear of Mrs. Jean’s passing. She was such a sweet soul and I’m thankful to have met her. My deepest condolences to the family.
Our heartfelt sympathy to family and friends; saying and sending up prayers of comfort and peace.
Sincere condolences to the family.
Sherry and Bubba I’m so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I will remember you all in prayer.