Patsy Tripp Murphy passed away peacefully after a long illness on 12/18/2023, she was 70 years old.
She was born in Arkansas and moved to Fillmore as a young child and spent the remainder of her life in Fillmore.
Patsy graduated from Fillmore High School in 1972, where she was a cheerleader and a member of the high school track team. She married former Fillmore City Councilman and Mayor, John Murphy in 1975. She was married to John for almost 24 years before his death in 1999.
Patsy worked for the County of Ventura, Fillmore Episcopal Church and the Fillmore Flower shop. She was well known for her artistic ability and spent many Christmases painting windows throughout Fillmore.
Patsy is survived by her two sons Joshua (Ashley), and Adam (Leanne). Her grandchildren Madison, Savannah, Brady, Kloee and Preston, her brothers Charles, Melvin, and David. Her sisters Gwin, Alice, Carolyn and Peggy and numerous nieces and nephews.
Patsy is proceeded in death by her husband John, parents Melvin and Beatious Tripp, her sister Rosalee Ramirez, her brother Jimmy Tripp and grandson Jordy Murphy.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 600 Saratoga St, Fillmore, CA. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the Fillmore Trinity Episcopal Church.
Patsy loved spending times with her family and friends, she had a big heart and was a friend to everyone she met. She will be dearly missed by family & friends.