Jane Echols Murphy, age 92, of Baldwin, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 29, 2026.

Born on November 27, 1933, in Cornelia, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Henry Harrison Echols and Eunice Kimsey Echols.

Jane was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister whose life was centered around her love for family and the simple joys of being together. She retired from Johnson & Johnson following 38 years of dedicated service and later enjoyed working at Belk for a number of years.

Jane found her greatest happiness in the company of those she loved. She especially enjoyed preparing home-cooked meals, gathering her family around the table, and celebrating holidays together. Her warm and caring spirit, along with the precious memories made through the years, will forever hold a special place in the hearts of her family. Jane was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Grover Garrison Murphy; brothers, Thomas Echols, Howard Echols, and Wendell Echols; and sister, Mary Echols.

Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne & Gail Murphy and Jimmy & Diane Murphy; grandchildren, Dustin & Melissa Murphy, Stacy & Brian Kidd, Amanda & Dustin Gable, Ashley & Patrick Bonner, and Matthew & Ashley Cash; great-grandchildren, Ellie, Elaina, Maelee, Garrison, Jack, Dakota, Brady, and Carter; sister, Martha Kinsey; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral services are 3 pm on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & McEntire, with Rev. Ed Chambers officiating. Interment will follow in Crossroads Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1 pm until the service hour on Saturday, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, Texas 75284-0692, or at www.heart.org

An online guest registry is available for the Murphy family at www.mcgaheegriffinandmcentire.com.

Arrangements in care of McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706-778-8668).