Melvina Murphy Deshazier Babiec

Melvina Murphy Deshazier Babiec was born on September 9, 1937. She was the daughter of the late Lewis Murphy and Hester Price. On October 10, 1987, she was united in marriage to Richard Joseph Babiec.

Melvina worked for Thrasher Truck Stop and had a hand in factory work. Her last employer was Aqua Glass for ten years. She loved to garden, sing gospel music, travel, dance, spend time with her family, and her dog, Sadie.

Melvina leaves behind her husband of 34 years, Richard Joseph Babiec of Morris Chapel, Tennessee; her children, Virgil and Floyd Deshazier, Cathy Little, Joann Rickman, Brenda Keele, and Nita Scott, all of Savannah, Tennessee. Melvina had a total of 21 children, some biological, some not; all of which she loved dearly and had a part of raising. She also leaves behind two brothers, Larry and Pete Murphy and one sister, Bertha Presley. Melvina has 44 grandchildren, and a slew of great grandchildren.

Melvina departed this life on Monday, September 27, 2021, at the age of 84 years and 18 days. In addition to her parents, Melvina was preceded in death by her sons, James, Bobby, and Stacy Deshazier; brothers, Harry and Red Murphy, all of Savannah, Tennessee.