MURPHY, Dr. Cherie Lynn Kuertz Dr. Cherie Lynn Kuertz Murphy (75), wife of the late Wayne Murphy, passed away on February 22, 2020 from a sudden illness. The oldest of three daughters of the late William Jerome Kuertz and Madelyn Tedesco Kuertz, she was born on January 9, 1945 in Cincinnati, OH. Cherie was ambitious, driven and well-educated. She started her career as a high school teacher and while raising two boys went on to get her PhD at Miami of Ohio. Her love of learning, ability to debate and intuitive people skills lead her to rise in the academia ranks, soon becoming Chairman of the School of Education at TCU and Dean of the School of Education at Barry University. Later, some of her happiest times were spent advising Doctoral students at the Union Institute, where she had a long tenure. Cherie was larger than life, lived life to the fullest and made friends wherever she went. She was passionate about the finer things classical music, fine art, exquisite food, classy cocktails, sophisticated jewelry and elegant clothes. A woman with true class. Having been formally trained at Cordon Blue during a summer after college abroad, she loved to cook for her loved ones and throw elaborate dinner parties. Coq au Vin was her specialty for dinner guests and "Nanny's Mac and Cheese" was a favorite of her grandchildren. In her younger years, she was a lover of sand and sun spending many happy years with her husband living by the ocean in Bal Harbour, FL and Tybee Island, GA. They prided themselves on finding the hidden gem "hole in the walls" of dining and would take family and friends when they came to visit. They never missed a great sunset. Cruising was her favorite form of vacation travel, as it provided an opportunity to connect with friends and show off her style. In recent years, she could be found enjoying time with her best friend of 50 years, Jan Sulkes, and her Chihuahua Suzi. She was often with a book in hand learning something new or escaping into a good story. Her book club introduced her to many new friends and gave her an opportunity to share her perspectives. She followed politics and would engage anyone in a good debate. Against her, they would often lose. Once in the convent herself, she was a woman of deep faith. After moving to Dallas to be near her grandchildren she joined Northaven United Methodist and quickly became a fixture in the congregation. She is survived by two sons, Stephen and Christopher Lohr, their wives Meg and Kathy, along with four grandsons, Nicholas, Caden, Dillan, and Cooper, and one granddaughter, Sydney. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Wayne Murphy. A memorial service will be held at Northaven United Methodist Church on March 4, 2020 at 4 pm.