She was my best friend since 6th grade. She was my roomie at UT and for several years after we graduated. She was at my house or me at hers. We drove her unairconditioned Comet to Hillsboro and to Knoxville. The memories are endless! After she started her family and moved to Williamson County, we saw each other less but our love for each other never faded. I’ve missed talking to her the last few years. Although my walk down Memory Lane today has been sad, the memories are wonderful! I will miss you Roomie!
Julia Winston Bethurum Murphy
December 15, 1950 ~ November 2, 2026
Born in:
Nashville, Tennessee
Resided in:
Nashville, Tennessee
Julia Winston Bethurum Murphy, age 75, born December 15 th , 1950 in Nashville, Tennessee, passed from this life on November 2 nd , 2026. She brought a remarkable beauty into this world that shone in her smile, lived in her gentleness, and found its fullest expression in the way she loved. A graduate and lifelong supporter of Hillsboro
High School (class of 1968) and the University of Tennessee (class of 1973), she loved connecting with others through music and song, active in choir throughout her life.
She built a full career in business administration before returning to school to pursue her master’s degree in counseling, specializing in addiction and recovery, offering compassion, hope, and support to those navigating the path towards healing. She brought purpose and dedication to her personal and professional life with an extraordinary tenderness.
Julie had the most delightful sense of humor and loved to laugh, bringing warmth and joy to those lucky enough to be around her. She had a beautiful way of always looking for the good in people.
She leaves a legacy in the lives she touched and in the love of her husband Rudick Murphy, children, Joe, Patrick, Rachel, and grandchildren David Murphy Norman and Ireland Julia-Rose Murphy who brought so much joy and laughter to her life. Julie was also deeply loved by her extended family, friends, and the countless individuals she served through her professional career. Her family will miss her voice, her smile, and the comfort of her presence. Preceded in death by her mother Iris Scruggs Bethurum, father George Bethurum, and siblings David and Laura.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her honor to a charity close to your heart.
Private Family Services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are in the care of: Compassion Funeral & Cremation Services, 6949 Charlotte Pike, Suite 104, Nashville, TN 37209. (615) 857-9955. We are proud to be locally owned and operated.
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