Agnes “Aggie” Murphy Pirkey
October 28, 1949 ~ April 8, 2015
ROCKY MOUNT- Agnes “Aggie Mae” Murphy Pirkey, age 65, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2015. She was born in Cleveland to the late Maynard and Ruth (Willett) Murphy. Aggie was also preceded in death by her first husband, Kevin Maurer, his parents, Arthur and Marie Maurer and her sister, Kathy Shovelton.
She leaves to cherish in her memory her husband, Lee Pirkey of Rocky Mount, NC; brothers and sisters Teri (Bud) Johnson, Mary (Tim) Dettmer, John (Denise) Murphy, Marti (Tom) Archer, Patty Murphy, Jeanne (Jeff) Laws, Jim Murphy and Tom Shovelton; Lees children Liza Pirkey, Jacob (Laura) Pirkey and Paige Pirkey; and sister- / brothers-in-law Elizabeth Pirkey, Michael (Susan) Pirkey and Douglas (Joie) Pirkey; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews throughout the country.
Aggie began her accomplished nursing career in the Intensive Care Units at the Cleveland Clinic. She relocated to Rocky Mount and built a wonderful life in the southern sunshine, first with her beloved Kevin, and then with her husband, Lee. She poured out her many gifts of love and compassion, laughter and generosity to family and friends and to those in need through her good works in the parish and the community. Aggies life was rooted in her faith and love for Jesus.
A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 11:00AM on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 331 Hammond Street, Rock Mount, NC. Burial will be held following the service at Edgecombe Memorial Park. A visitation will be held prior to the liturgy from 9:30AM to 11:00AM at the church. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Aggies memory to HOPE (Helping Others Pursue Everything) Respite Program for families of children with disabilities, c/o Englewood Presbyterian Church, 100 S. Englewood Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Arrangements are entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. You may share your memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
331 Hammond Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Tuesday 4/14, 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Service
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
331 Hammond Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Tuesday 4/14, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Edgecombe Memorial Park
2879 US 258, South
Tarboro, NC 27886
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What a true angel sent from God when she came to look after Kevin. I’ll never forget all the ball game trips we had. Where ever the Wolfpack went, So did we. Love you Aggie. You were an inspiration and great friend to me, Beth and Will. I wish there were more people like you in the world today. -Dwayne Pridgen
Sweet Aggie, rest in peace.
My deepest condolences to you and your family during this dark time. Please know that our family is keeping you and yours in our prayers and thoughts.
Special thoughts and heartfelt prayers are with the family during this time of sorrow. We wish you peace and healing. Les and Pam Small
Such a wonderful lady with a zest for life. She touched so many and will be greatly missed. Bunnie Goodsell Edwards State farm ins.
When we lose someone to death. Remember this all though your emotions may toss & turn like a boat on a turbulent sea. The Bibles message of hope can be like an anchor that keeps you stabilized. John 316 gives us hope, of a future yet to come.
Hi my name is Kayla and I am a local bible teacher. I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. There is a very comforting scripture at Isaiah 258. It says that soon Jehovah will swallow up death forever and that he will wipe away all of the tears. So we can all look forward to a time when death will be no more. I hope that this scripture can bring some true comfort during these difficult times.
Dear Murphy Sisters and families, We are friends of Tom and Kathy Shovelton here in Dublin, Ohio. During the time we spent with Kathy on her final journey we came to know the love and closeness of your amazing family. How lucky you all have been to have that in this lifetime. I know both Kathy and Aggie are missed but am sure Kathy was right there to welcome Aggie home. Thinking of You Today, Neil, Jamie and Michael Greenfield
Hi my name is Kayla and I am a local bible teacher. I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. There is a very comforting scripture at Isaiah 258. It says that soon Jehovah will swallow up death forever and that he will wipe away all of the tears. So we can all look forward to a time when death will be no more. I hope that this scripture can bring some true comfort during these difficult times.
Just discovered that Agnes had passed. My wife Betsy (Parey) Andrews went to St. Vincent Charity Hospital Nursing School in Cleveland with Agnes. Betsy also was room mates with Agnes and another Nursing alumni for a few years in the early 70’s. Lost touch with Agnes. So deeply sorry for the Family’s loss. She is remembered fondly by all who knew her here in Ohio. May the family be comforted with the many joys and memories she provided family and friends. Betsy and Gene Andrews Strongsville, Ohio