Christina Marie Murphy

September 7, 1980 - April 27, 2022

Christina, age 41, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. She was a longtime resident of Springfield, LA and recently resided in Hammond, LA. Christina dedicated over 10 years as a server and bartender at Lagniappe Restaurant where all of her customers became dear friends. She was extremely talented and crafty and was a self-taught tattoo artist. Christina enjoyed baking and decorating anything she could. She absolutely loved sunflowers which was extremely fitting since she was tall and beautiful herself. Christina adored her family and spending time with them was the most important thing to her. She truly lived life to the fullest and made sure to constantly create happy memories with those she loved. From taco Tuesdays, to spur of the moment trips, Christina always kept her family on their toes and with a smile. She was an amazing woman with an incredible soul. To know her was to love her and she will be deeply missed. She is survived by her boyfriend, Brandon Grubbs; sons, Christopher Melendez Jr. and Johnathon Melendez; stepdaughter, Brandaisha Grubbs; step-son, D'Adrian Grubbs; sister, Melissa Murray and husband Chris; brother, Tony Murphy; mother, Vicki Felix; nieces, Hailey Murray, Shyann Murray; nephew, Devin Murray; aunts, Sheila Avery, Kelley Adcox; father of her children, Christopher Melendez; grandfather, Raymond Felix; and many cousins. Christina is preceded in death by her father, John Murphy; brother, Shawn Murphy; grandparents, Janice Felix, Jane Murphy, John B. Murphy; uncle, Paul Murphy; and aunt, Pearl Baron and Lisa Rocha. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a memorial service at Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, 12012 Hwy 190 W. Hammond, LA 70401, on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.