Daughter of David Patrick Nunnally, Jr. and Geneva Drayer.
Married Cecil Harvey Murphree on Oct 8, 1944; parents of 5 children. Predeceased by daughter Marcee Murphree, who died in 2002.
Marietta Murphree Obituary
Marietta June Murphree Mar. 20, 1920 - Nov. 1, 2010
Born in Tekamah, Nebraska to Geneva "Gene" Drayer and David Patrick Nunnally. Marietta is survived by her daughters Ludene Murphree, Courtney Murphree, Melanee Murphree, son Mark Murphree, sons-in-law Michael Anderson and Gary Robertson, and grandchildren Brenna and Brady Robertson.
She was recently preceded in death by her devoted husband of 66 years, Cecil. Her daughter Marcee Murphree, sister Garnetta "Jean" Balzan and brother Robert Nunnally also preceded her.
Marietta met Cecil in 1940 and they married in 1944. They made their first home in Carmel, a place they loved for its natural beauty. In 1955, they moved their young family to Castro Valley. In addition to being a wonderful, busy homemaker, Marietta was active in the community, supporting Eden Medical Center, the Castro Valley Arts Foundation, and serving on the board of Cal State Hayward Affiliates. She and Cecil were PTA presidents the year their four daughters all attended the same elementary school. Marietta believed strongly in education and, as an adult, supplemented her San Jose State education by taking classes at Cal State Hayward. Marietta was drawn to beauty. She loved classical music and opera, ballet, books, art, flowers and travel. As often as they could, she and Cecil visited Carmel, Hawaii and the Sierras. She always looked forward to her annual "girl time" in the mountains, and gatherings with long-time friends from Carmel's 20-40 Club. In her final years, Marietta enjoyed her book club, beating Cecil at gin rummy, and visits from family and friends. Many years ago, one of her children asked her, "Why are so many songs about love?" Her answer was, "Because love is the most important thing." And so it is. She loved so much and was much loved.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Marietta's memory may be made to the Castro Valley Arts Foundation.
Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Dec. 4 to Dec. 5, 2010.
Daughter of David Patrick Nunnally, Jr. and Geneva Drayer.
Married Cecil Harvey Murphree on Oct 8, 1944; parents of 5 children. Predeceased by daughter Marcee Murphree, who died in 2002.
Marietta Murphree Obituary
Marietta June Murphree Mar. 20, 1920 - Nov. 1, 2010
Born in Tekamah, Nebraska to Geneva "Gene" Drayer and David Patrick Nunnally. Marietta is survived by her daughters Ludene Murphree, Courtney Murphree, Melanee Murphree, son Mark Murphree, sons-in-law Michael Anderson and Gary Robertson, and grandchildren Brenna and Brady Robertson.
She was recently preceded in death by her devoted husband of 66 years, Cecil. Her daughter Marcee Murphree, sister Garnetta "Jean" Balzan and brother Robert Nunnally also preceded her.
Marietta met Cecil in 1940 and they married in 1944. They made their first home in Carmel, a place they loved for its natural beauty. In 1955, they moved their young family to Castro Valley. In addition to being a wonderful, busy homemaker, Marietta was active in the community, supporting Eden Medical Center, the Castro Valley Arts Foundation, and serving on the board of Cal State Hayward Affiliates. She and Cecil were PTA presidents the year their four daughters all attended the same elementary school. Marietta believed strongly in education and, as an adult, supplemented her San Jose State education by taking classes at Cal State Hayward. Marietta was drawn to beauty. She loved classical music and opera, ballet, books, art, flowers and travel. As often as they could, she and Cecil visited Carmel, Hawaii and the Sierras. She always looked forward to her annual "girl time" in the mountains, and gatherings with long-time friends from Carmel's 20-40 Club. In her final years, Marietta enjoyed her book club, beating Cecil at gin rummy, and visits from family and friends. Many years ago, one of her children asked her, "Why are so many songs about love?" Her answer was, "Because love is the most important thing." And so it is. She loved so much and was much loved.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Marietta's memory may be made to the Castro Valley Arts Foundation.
Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Dec. 4 to Dec. 5, 2010.
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