Brianna Murphy, beloved daughter of Robert G. Murphy, and Patricia O’Brien-Murphy; sister of Matthew Murphy, of Grayton Beach, FL and New Orleans, LA; granddaughter of Thomas and Anne O’Brien, of Sacramento, CA, and predeceased by grandparents, John J. and Frances S. Murphy, of N.Y. She is also survived by loving aunts, uncles and cousins.
A senior at FSU, Brianna was a lifeguard, music aficionado, dancer extraordinaire and avid horsewoman. She loved riding big waves at the beach, horses and nature but most of all she loved people. She gave new meaning to the words carpe diem.
An automobile accident took her life but not her love.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Brianna’s memory for a therapeutic horseback riding program for children with special needs. Contributions can be made to c/o Sandy Graff, 500 Creekwood Kennel Lane, Freeport, FL 32439.
A celebration of her life was held at St. Rita’s Catholic Church Santa Rosa Beach Saturday, July 8, 2006.
Interment followed at Gulf Cemetery, Rt. 393 Santa Rosa Beach, with Father Tom Collins.
[Source: The DeFuniak Springs Herald, July 13, 2006]
[Burial: Gulf Cemetery, Santa Rosa Beach]