- Date Of Birth: August 23, 1935
- Date Of Death: August 14, 2016
- State: Illinois
Mary F. Murphy, 80, of Jacksonville, IL died Sunday, August 14, 2016, at her residence.
She was born August 23, 1935 in LaBelle, MO, the daughter of John and Ethel Van Arsdale Kramer. She married Edward H. Murphy on January 1, 1955 in LaGrange, MO and he survives.
She is also survived by three sons, Steve Murphy (wife, Lu Anne) of Jacksonville, Wayne Murphy (wife, Rachel) of Horseshoe Beach, FL, and Neal Murphy (wife, Michelle) of Jacksonville, FL; five grandchildren, Becky Holmes (husband, Eric) of Winchester and Daniel Murphy (wife, Patty), all of Winchester, and Emily Barber (husband, Darrin), Lisa Mortimer (husband, Donny), and Corey Murphy, all of Jacksonville; 12 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Dale L. Murphy; a sister, Betty Leeser; and a bother in infancy.
Mary was employed by First Presbyterian Day Care Center for over nine years. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church where she served as the volunteer church treasurer for over 30 years. She was formerly active in the Berea Home Extension and enjoyed quilting in her spare time.
