She was born on May 9, 1939 in McKinney, TX to John and Esther Murphy. Tressie attended school in Princeton, TX. Tressie worked as an independent contractor installing phone and data systems. She later went on to work for The Glass Slipper Bridal Salon as a seamstress.

Tressie was also a talented musician playing most stringed instruments. She loved spending time with her family and friends. Please join the family for a celebration of life service from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Wise Funeral Home in Bonham, TX.

Tressie is preceded in death by her parents, John and Esther Murphy, son, Jimmy Dale Faulkner, brothers, Rev. Lonnie Murphy, Buddy Murphy,  Billy Murphy, and sister, Lou Wilson.

She is survived by daughter, Lisa Sherill (Derek), son, Shon Faulkner (Lea), grandchildren, Erik Sherill (Angel), James Decker, Jarod Brooks, Colby Faulkner (Lamisa), Aaron Faulkner (Priscilla), Rachel Sherrill, brothers, Dorsey Murphy, Joe Murphy, and sister, Sarah Knight.