Georgia L. Murrhee

Georgia L. Murrhee, 84, devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 15, 2011. Georgia is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, former Sheriff of Clay County for 24 years, (Otto) Jennings Murrhee Jr.; daughter, Delores M. Wilkes and her husband Honorable William A. Wilkes and son, Michael J. Murrhee; six grandchildren, Joseph J. (Joey) Wilkes (Dawn), Dana Brock (Greg), William (Scott) Wilkes (Stephanie), Kristen M. West (Dr. Andrew), Ashley (Nikki) Jolley (Trae’) and Michael J. Murrhee; six great-grandchildren, Jennings M. Wilkes, Anna M. Wilkes, William (Clayton) Wilkes, Tyler J. Brock, Harper M. Wilkes and Georgia West (due October 6, 2011). Georgia was predeceased by her parents, George and Lessie Walker. Born on April 14, 1927 in Eastman, Georgia, she moved to Orange Park at 15 years of age. Georgia graduated from Clay High School in 1945. Upon graduation she worked at the Naval Air Station in Green Cove Springs. On December 4th, 1946 she married Jennings Murrhee and they began their life together. In 1950 they moved to Belmore (Keystone Heights) and established the Murrhee Ranch where they raised their beloved family. On the ranch they ran a turpentine operation, raised cattle, trained racing quarter horses and farmed timber. Georgia worked at Keystone State Bank for seven years and at KHHS as a librarian aide until her retirement in 1984. Georgia was a Baptist by faith, past member of the Easter Seal and founding member of the Clay County Fair. Memorial services will be held in the Broadus-Raines Chapel in Green Cove Springs on Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 11:00 am preceded by visitation with the family at 10:00 am. Pastor Brad Williams from Keystone Presbyterian Church will be officiating. Pallbearers are grandsons, Joseph J. Wilkes, William Scott Wilkes and Michael J. Murrhee; great-grandson, Jennings M. Wilkes and nephews, Billy McCarthy and Jeff Maxwell. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made in Georgia’s name to the Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranches, P.O. Box 2000, Boys Ranch, FL 32064 or www.youthranches.org. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000.