Alma Marie Malphrus

Mrs. Alma Marie Tuten Malphrus, 50, of Turner Expressway near Estill died Friday morning at her residence after an extended illness.

Mrs. Malphrus was born March 19, 1968 in Hampton County, a daughter of John Ellis Tuten and Ernestine Rosier Tuten.  She was a Pharmacy Technician and had worked for Hanna's Pharmacy in Estill for many years.  She had been a Girl Scout Troop Leader, soccer coach and grade mother for her children's school activities. She also enjoyed scrapbooking with her many friends and was a member of the Stafford Baptist Church.

Surviving besides her parents of Estill are:  her husband: Johnny Lawton Malphrus of Estill;  son:  Timothy Lawton Malphrus "Jessica" of Estill;  daughters:  Mindy Michelle Malphrus "Eric" of Ridgeland and Emily Elizabeth Malphrus of Estill;  brother:  John Ellis Tuten, Jr. of Estill;  sister:  Ernestine Richanna Tuten of Estill;  grandchildren:  Stephany, Abigale and Caroline Isham, Kassidy, Autumn and Briggs Malphrus;  and a number of nieces and nephews.  Mrs. Malphrus was predeceased by a nephew, Trevor Knowles.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Monday in the Stafford Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Tim Minchey with burial in the Church cemetery.

Visitation will be Sunday from 6 to 8 PM at Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home located at 300 Mulberry Street West in Hampton.