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Vellma Barfield was born in Eastover, North Carolina on October 29th, 1932 to Murphy and Lillian Bullard. Her mother gave birth without the assistance of medical

professionals. It was just her father and sister who provided as much help as they could.

She was born into a multi-generational household with not only her parents, but grandparents, and her disabled aunt. Her grandparents died

when she was four years old and event she could not recall later in life.

Murphy was a very hard worker, but during the Great Depression, the family only managed to scrape by, despite his employment at a sawmill and his upkeep of the family farm.

The fact that he frequently worked overtime at the mill and still struggled financially caused him a great deal of frustration and rage.

One belief that causes us all to suffer emotionally is the notion that everybody gets what they deserve.

As far as the fruits of Murphy's labors went, they were Slim Pickens. About town Murphy had a reputation as considerate, kind and industrious.

At home he was an entirely different person.

He would lash out based on even the most minor infraction or inconvenience.

And more often than not, he expressed his displeasure with his fists.

The abuse was not species specific.

He owned a pack of hunting dogs, and if any of them disobeyed him or annoyed him in any way

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