Helen Murr: DeLoach Genealogy

Generation: 1

Helen Murr was born on 24 Sep 1930 in , Washington County, Tennessee, (daughter of Albert Columbus Murr and Margaret Croyle); died on 30 Jan 2023 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, .

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JOHNSON CITY - Helen Bryant, 92, of Johnson City, TN, gained her angel wings and went to be with Jesus on Monday, January 30, 2023, at Agape with her granddaughter and several special friends by her side.

Helen was born September 24, 1930 in Jonesborough, TN to the late Maggie Croyle Murr.

In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband Leeroy Bryant, son Stephen Bryant, great-granddaughter Madison Fay Reed, sister Edith Sauls, and brothers Robert Murr and Cecil Murr.

Survivors include a special granddaughter, Katie Reed, and her husband Justin who was also a very dear friend to Helen. Grandson David Bryant, Great-Grandson, Jackson Reed; several nieces and nephews, and special friends who helped her through the good times and bad; Moe Sawyer, Vinette Crowder, Linda and Mike Lampkins, Penny Merritt, Marie and Nick Caris, and her very dear neighbors.

Helen grew up in McCarty Methodist Church in Telford, TN. She enjoyed going to church with her grandparents at an early age. She was a member of Clark Street Baptist Church.

Helen worked at Peoples Drug Store in the 1950s and retired from Texas Instruments in 1991 after 17 years of service.

She loved to work in her flower beds, plant gardens, to cook, and she cherished fellowshipping and spreading her love of Jesus with others.

Helen’s family would like to thank Dr. Mary Jane Gibson, Dr. Frank Johnson, Sarah McRae, NP, Mikella Maine, NP, SoFHA Hospitalist, Kim Jackson, Agape, and Amedysis for the care they provided to her.

A graveside service to honor and remember Helen will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Monday, February 6, 2023, at Roselawn Cemetery.

Generation: 2

Albert Columbus Murr was born on 26 Aug 1882 in , Washington County, Tennessee, (son of William Reed Murr and Elizabeth E. Ball); died on 25 Jul 1920.

Albert married Margaret Croyle on 30 Jul 1906 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . Margaret was born on 27 Feb 1887 in , , Tennessee, ; died on 11 Dec 1982 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret Croyle was born on 27 Feb 1887 in , , Tennessee, ; died on 11 Dec 1982 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .

Children:

Robert Lee Murr was born on 10 May 1907 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 24 Dec 1922 in , , Indiana, .
Cecil Earl Murr was born on 6 May 1910 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 12 Feb 1990.
Edith Elizabeth Murr was born on 11 Apr 1920 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 22 Feb 2012.
1. Helen Murr was born on 24 Sep 1930 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 30 Jan 2023 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, .

Generation: 3

William Reed Murr was born on 7 Apr 1858 in , Washington County, Tennessee, (son of David Murr and Mary Ann Sauls); died on 15 Oct 1938 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in McCarty Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee, .

William married Elizabeth E. Ball on 24 Apr 1880 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . Elizabeth (daughter of Samuel Ball and Lucinda Mitchell) was born on 20 Oct 1859 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Aug 1898 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth E. Ball was born on 20 Oct 1859 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee (daughter of Samuel Ball and Lucinda Mitchell); died on 2 Aug 1898 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .

Children:

Bessie Leona Murr was born on 14 Oct 1880 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .
2. Albert Columbus Murr was born on 26 Aug 1882 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 25 Jul 1920.
Callie Ursula Murr was born on 26 Nov 1884 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .
Maud Lena Murr was born on 17 Apr 1887 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .
William Oakie Murr was born on 16 Oct 1889 in , Washington County, , .
Bonnie Loucindy Murr was born on 1 Jul 1892 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .
Hassie Bell Murr was born in Nov 1892 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .
Sarah Elizabeth Murr was born on 27 Jul 1898 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 13 Aug 1898 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .

Generation: 4

David Murr was born on 5 Dec 1824 in , Washington County, Tennessee, (son of John Murr and Patience Tucker); died on 16 Mar 1910 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .

David married Mary Ann Sauls on 24 Feb 1854 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . Mary was born about 1830 in , , Tennessee, ; died on 10 Jul 1882 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary Ann Sauls was born about 1830 in , , Tennessee, ; died on 10 Jul 1882 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .

Children:

Mary C. Murr was born on 3 Asep 1860 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 15 Sep 1880 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .
Mariah Jane Murr was born on 31 Dec 1854 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 6 Nov 1879 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .
Nancy E. Murr was born about 1856 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died about 1879 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .
4. William Reed Murr was born on 7 Apr 1858 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 15 Oct 1938 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in McCarty Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee, .
Sarah M. Murr was born on 9 Dec 1862 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 18 Jul 1889 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .
John David Murr was born on 5 Oct 1865 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 17 Nov 1957 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee, .
Samuel Alexander Murr was born in Jun 1867 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 17 Apr 1949 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in McCarty Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee, .
Eliza Victoria Murr was born on 13 May 1870 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 25 May 1888 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .
Phebe Ann Murr was born on 12 Mar 1872 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died in 19 Aug 1892 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .
Charles Gibson Murr was born on 3 Dec 1875 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Dec 1960 in , Haywood County, North Carolina, .

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Samuel Ball was born on 7 May 1826 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 19 Feb 1917 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .

Samuel married Lucinda Mitchell on 28 Nov 1846 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Lucinda was born about 1829 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lucinda Mitchell was born about 1829 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .

Children:

Melvina Ball was born about 1848 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.
Sarah Fine Ball was born on 3 Oct 1851 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Aug 1922 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in McCarter Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee.
Abraham J. Ball was born on 24 Mar 1854 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Apr 1939 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Leesburg Presbyteian Church Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee.
Hannah M. Ball was born about 1857 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.
5. Elizabeth E. Ball was born on 20 Oct 1859 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Aug 1898 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .
Andrew Johnson Ball was born on 26 Feb 1862 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Mar 1940 in Greene County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Stone Dam Cemetery, , Greene County, Tennessee.
Mary A. Ball was born about 1865 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.
William Henry Ball was born on 15 Jun 1869 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Aug 1940 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.
Emma B. Ball was born about 1872 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Nov 1914 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.