Ella L Murchison
October 11, 2017
Ella Murchison, 84, passed away October 11, 2017 at Mercy St. Anne's Hospital. A native of Toledo, she was a practical and surgical nurse at Parkview Hospital for 21 years, retiring in 1996. Mrs. Murchison was first Lady of St. James Baptist Church while her late husband Rev. W. James Murchison served as pastor. She was a wellknown gospel vocalist with the MC Singers, the City Wide Choir (serving as their director) and a member of the Murphy Family of musicians and singers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bishop W. James Murchison; daughter, Karen Cox; brothers, Robert and Tyrone Murphy, Ophelia Presberry and Shirley Murphy She leaves to cherish her memory daughter, Linda Powel;, five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Clifford and James Edward (Daisy) Murphy; sister, Catherine Houston; her St. James Baptist Church Family, and a host of nieces, nephews. and many friends. Visitation will be Thursday 5–8 p.m. Dale-Riggs Funeral Home Chapel, family hour Friday 10 a.m. followed by funeral services at 11:00 a.m. Indiana Avenue Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. John E. Roberts officiant. Interment Historic Woodlawn Cemetery. Many thanks to her caregivers at Central Dialysis Center and Fransican Center for their wonderful care. www.dalefh.com
Ella Murchison, 84, passed away October 11, 2017 at Mercy St. Anne's Hospital. A native of Toledo, she was a practical and surgical nurse at Parkview Hospital for 21 years, retiring in 1996. Mrs. Murchison was first Lady of St. James Baptist... View Obituary & Service Information