Linda Golden Murphy

Linda Golden Murphy, 70, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, November 9, 2024.

A memorial service to honor Linda’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, November 16th at Munden Funeral Home. For those unable to attend, the service can be viewed through her obituary page on Munden Funeral Home’s website. The service will remain on the Funeral Home website for 90 days.

Born on September 28, 1954, in Morehead City, North Carolina, Linda was the daughter of the late James and Geneva Golden. She spent her formative years in Chesapeake, Virginia, and later returned, with her siblings, to North Carolina to live with her Aunt Lovie in Otway.

In her early years, Linda worked at Sanitary Restaurant, where she met her future husband, Terrance. Her dedication to education led her to East Carolina University, where she pursued her degree in accounting. Following her graduation, she made significant strides in her career, starting with McCotter, Carter, Williams, and Bell. Linda's determination and hard work culminated in passing the CPA exam, earning her professional license, which opened doors for her to work with esteemed firms such as Joy Bell and Associates, RSM, and P.B. Mayer.

Living on the coast was a perfect fit for Linda. She loved spending time at the beach soaking in the sun and listening to the crashing of the waves, it was certainly her happy place.

Linda's commitment to her profession and her family will be remembered fondly by all who knew her.

Those remaining to cherish her memory are her devoted husband, Terrance J. Murphy; daughter, Sara Murphy Simtaji (Bahati) of Winston-Salem, NC; grandsons, Harrison, Elijah, and Christian Simtaji of Winston-Salem; brothers, James Golden, Jr. of Otway, NC and Kenneth Golden of Florida; brother-in-law, Bruce Bell of Newport, NC; niece, Tammy Bell of Lenoir, NC; and numerous grandnieces and nephew.

In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her sister, Cindy Bell.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to Bullies to the Rescue or a charity of one choice.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences.

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City, NC.