Obituary of Ethel Marie Murphy

IN LOVING MEMORY OF E. MARIE MURPHY Ethel Marie Murphy, daughter of Benjamin and Zola (Smith) Henry, was born October 13, 1930, in Woodruff, Kansas, and passed away at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska, on May 18, 2013, at the age of 82. She grew up in Almena and attended the local schools. On July 25, 1958, Marie and Keith Murphy were married in Norton, Kansas. They made their home in Almena, Kansas, Fort Bliss, Texas, before returning to Norton. Her husband, Keith, passed away January 3, 2011. Following his death, she moved to Whispering Pines in Norton. Marie was a member of the Norton Christian Church and was active in veterans activities. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren and enjoyed reading, sewing, and visiting with her friends. Survivors include: one daughter, Vicki, and husband, Warren; two sons, Randy Murphy and Ricky Murphy; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. There will be no visitation. . A memorial has been established to the Marie Murphy Memorial Fund.