Martha was a delight, spirited, enthusiastic, creative, and fun, one of the reasons I so enjoyed visiting my father during the more than two decades they were married. Both spoke openly about how happy they were together, how much they loved each other and felt loved by the other.

She and I spoke a few times in the months after she moved to Alabama, most recently about my forthcoming book on balance and walking. I was preparing to send her some excerpts. Sad that I won't again hear her joyful laugh.

My deep, sincere condolences to her friends and family.

Mark or Kim, please be in touch. Steven Shafarman, steve@flexaware.com. 202-557-8384.

Martha Murphree lived as my neighbor for 12 years... she had a goat in her yard and a lot of other pets. A good friend/fellow Brownie Scout /a classmate at Pulaski Heights Jr. High. She was a loving person and will be in my memories forever.  

Martha was a wonderful person and true friend and will be missed

Martha was a true friend, always there for me, her smile and kindness will always be with me and others sharon

Martha (and Don) were our first and dearest friends here in the desert. We met in Febuary 2005, when we had just bought our first RV lot at Outdoor Resorts Indio. I don’t think we had been there more than a day when Martha introduced herself to James; I think he was doing something on the coach and Martha went back to Don and told him “They’ve got TOOLS! You need to meet them.” James invited them over for drinks and the rest is history.
Martha was a wonder! She was open to anything and anyone, she was wonderfully curious about the world, she didn’t have a mean bone in her body or prejudice against anyone. And she had a wicked sense of humor.
We will miss her laughter, regular dinners either at their house or our place, and our trips to the theatre. But we have created memories that will last the rest of our lives. 
As we write this, I can hear her saying as clear as day......
“Hey guys! What ‘cha doing?”.
Rest in peace dear friend, and thank for the gift of you!

Gene Shaw & James Ring

May your humor live on forever. I will always remember your hysterical spirit. RIP My Dear Friend.