Betty Joe Murphy White

Walhalla, SC — Betty Joe Murphy White, 78, wife of the late Hershel Clifford White, of Walhalla, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at her home.

 

A native of Oconee County, SC, Mrs. White was the daughter of the late Joe Dan and Pauline Lay Murphy. She retired from Jacob’s Chuck and was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church.

 

Mrs. White is survived by her sons: Mark White (Jennifer) of Seneca and Michael White (Jennifer) of Clemson; daughters: Becky Hurdt (Ronnie) of Walhalla and Beth Hall (Ray) of Walhalla; sisters: Mildred Peay of Westminster, Connie Elrod of Westminster and Audrey Wilbanks of Mountain Rest; brothers: Dan Murphy of Seneca, Ernest Murphy of Salem, Rickie Murphy of Walhalla and Vance Murphy of Walhalla; seventeen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and special friend: Ruby Lusk.

 

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. White was preceded in death by her sisters: Genevia Burgess, Rosella Green, Ivaline Tilson and Julia Peay.

 

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, October 6, 2025, at Poplar Springs Baptist Church.

 

Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to Poplar Springs Baptist Church, P.O. Box 458, Walhalla, SC 29691.

 

The family is at their respective homes.