Coleen Rhea Murphey

Coleen Rhea Murphey, age 87, of Brenham, Texas, passed away on March 6, 2026. Born in Lawton, Oklahoma, to the late Paul Metcalf and Eva Grace Venture, she built a life centered on family, faith, and creativity.

On December 3, 1987, Coleen married Jewel William “Dub” Murphy in McAllen, Texas. Their marriage became a meaningful chapter of companionship and partnership. She worked as a bookkeeper, earning respect for her diligence, reliability, and strong work ethic. In her free time, she found joy and artistic expression through crafts, quilting, and jewelry making. A faithful member of the Methodist Church, her faith and church community remained important throughout her life.

Coleen will be remembered for her quiet strength, creativity, and the genuine care she showed others. She was always willing to help anyone in need. She is survived by her children Dwight and Karen Dorsey, Yvonne and Terry Jackson, Larry and Cheryl Dorsey, Cheri and Ted Snelling, and Matt Murphey, as well as her grandchildren Aaron Moore and Sarah Moore. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, J.W. “Dub” Murphy.