Lillian Guffey

Faye Guffey, age 94, of Murphy, North Carolina passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior on July 30, 2025. Mrs. Guffey was born on September 23, 1930 in Murphy, North Carolina to the late James Charlie and Onia Moore Carringer. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Walley Arrowood; brothers, Dallas Carringer, Broadas Carringer, Jerry Carringer, Pat Carringer and Ralph Carringer; sisters, Mary Grace Palmer, Francis Carringer and Cherlene Green; grandson, Jay Arrowood.

Faye is survived by her husband, Gene Guffey; daughter, Joy Rose; son, Eddie Arrowood and step-son, David Guffey; sister, Kathy Duckworth; grandchild, Angie Rich; great grandchildren, Wendy (Adam) Ward and Channyn (Levi) Killian; great great grandchildren, Addyson Ward, McKenna Ward, Ellyana Ward and Oaklee Killian. Many additional extended family and friends also survive.

Faye was truly known for her servant spirit as she reached out to others in need. Helping others was a primary focus in her life. She always spoke her mind being very open and honest. Mrs. Guffey truly enjoyed preparing meals for family and others. Seeing others enjoy a good meal was a great pleasure to her. Faye found solace in working in her yard while she enjoyed God's created beauty of nature that surrounded her. She loved her home and church being faithful in both. Faye was devoted to her loving husband Gene and her family. She is a presence that will surely be missed by many.

Funeral services are scheduled to be held on Sunday August 3, 2025 at 4:00pm at Old Fashioned Baptist Church in Murphy, North Carolina. Pastor Hoyt Brown will officiate the service and music will be provided by the Old Fashioned Baptist Church Choir. Interment will follow the service in the Old Fashioned Baptist Church Cemetery. The following gentlemen will be serving as pallbearers: Michael Carringer, Tracey Palmer, Mark Taylor, Levi Killian, Adam Ward, and Todd Geer. Honoarary pallbearers will be Ray Cook, Charles Hogsed and Jr. Palmer.

The family will be sharing in a time of visitation with friends on August 3, 2025 at Old Fashioned Baptist Church from 2:00pm until 3:45pm prior to the 4:00pm funeral service hour.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that donations in memory of Faye be made to Old Fashioned Baptist Church in her memory.

Cochran-McDaniel Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Faye Guffey. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranmcdaniel.com