Lida Kathryn Murphree

Lida Kathryn (Fincher) Murphree went home to be with her Lord and Savior early Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

Celebration of Life: 1:00pm Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Prince-Gray Chapel at Browning Funeral Home, Weatherford

Kathryn was born January 30, 1939 in Lubbock; daughter of Otis and Lida Fay Fincher. She she graduated from Lubbock High School and Texas Tech University, where she developed a desire to lead and teach others.

Whether Kathryn was teaching kindergarten, running her Sir Speedy printing business, or leading Bible studies, Kathryn was most at home when helping others. She will always be remembered for her unwavering passion for Jesus Christ and the love she held for her family.

As an adult, Kathryn moved to Houston, Texas and married Burleigh "BR" Murphree. Together they served faithfully at their church, establishing deep roots and celebrating their life together by camping, fishing, gardening, traveling, and playing dominoes. Most recently Kathryn resided in Kerrville, where she could be closer to her oldest daughter, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Burleigh; son-in law, Robert Rooke; and her great-granddaughter, Kynlea Ryan Syfert. 

Kathryn is survived by her sister, Marilyn Fry, of California; her four children Kristi (Ron) Vick, Kari Pendley, Tim (Janay) Pendley, Lori Rooke; her two extended-daughters Kathleen (Albert) Wolfe, Wendy (Jeff) Stockman; 22 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Sweet Kynlea Foundation Fund saafdn.org