Margaret Idella Via Murphy, 91, passed away early Monday morning, January 21, 2019, at UNC-Rockingham Rehab and Nursing Care Center in Eden.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, January 23, at First Church of the Brethren with burial to follow at Overlook Cemetery.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service (10 - 11 AM) at the church.

Mrs. Murphy was born March 3, 1927 in Leaksville, North Carolina, to the late Jesse Via, Sr. and Inez Bondurant Via.  She was a graduate of Leaksville High School and an 80+ year member of First Church of the Brethren, after her baptism in August 1939.  Margaret taught Sunday school for 50 years and was a choir member since age 12.  She served as a Deaconess of the church and also served in numerous local clubs and organizations such as, the YMCA, Salvation Army and the Fireman's Auxillary.  

She is survived by daughter, Tammie M. Potts and husband, Paul, of Hickory;  granddaughter, Taylor F. Potts of Wingate;  grandson, Zachary Ian Potts;  and sister-in-law, Eva Ann Via.  

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Richard Murphy;  her three brothers, Jesse Wilbert Via, Jr., Jack Douglas Via, Sr. and Swanson Ray Via;  sisters-in-law, Patsy and Amy Via.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com