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Funeral: 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Elmwood Cemetery
Louise M. Murphy, age 91, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2016, at Flora Gardens Care Center.
Louise was born October 21, 1924, the daughter of Ralph and Marie (Hockman) Smith. She was united in marriage to Albert Wayne Murphy during a ceremony at First Christian Church in Flora on May 22, 1948, and they have shared 67 wedding anniversaries together.
Louise was a lifelong member of the First Christian Church where she served for many years as a Sunday school teacher. She was a beautician for over 20 years, first working in the Chicago area and later opening her own business, “Petite Beauty Shop,” after returning to Flora. Her experience allowed Louise to offer the most contemporary hairstyles of the time, and she was among the first in this area to offer beauty services for nails. She and Wayne enjoyed traveling, especially to places like Branson, and she was a frequent reader of novels. Louise loved spending time with her family and grandkids, and memories of family get-togethers at the house are most warmly cherished, as she prepared favorite dishes in the kitchen while Wayne often cooked out on the grill.
She is survived by her husband: Wayne Murphy of Flora; 3 children: Linda (Gary) Schnepper of Louisville, Roger W. (Naomi) Murphy of Flora, and Cheri (Dan) Gill of Flora; 7 grandchildren: Scott (Shelley) Schnepper, Chad (Sara) Schnepper, Ryan (Sara) Schnepper, Scott Greenwood, Ashley (Chad) Harrell, Jenny (Jamie) Ayers, and Mitch (Misty) Gill; 9 great-grandchildren, and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant sister: Helen, and a brother: Edmond “Bud” Hale Smith.
A funeral service for Louise Murphy will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Randy Murphy officiating. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. on Tuesday. Interment will follow at Elmwood Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to support the caring work of Clay County Hospice, and these will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory with the family, visit www.frankandbright.com.
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So sorry to here of your mother passing. You are i our prayers.
Louise was such a wonderful neighbor as our kids were growing up. Such a nice lady. Prayers to your family.
Sorry for your loss! You all are in our prayers.
Sorry to hear about your mom. Prayers for the family.
Our hearts and prayers go out to Wayne and children. Louise and Wayne were our first neighbors in Rain Tree and we thought the world of them. Louise will be missed.
We are so sorry to hear about your mom Cheri!! Praying for you & your family! Love, Troy & Shawn & family ❤️
Cheri, Dan and family, you have my deepest sympathy. It is always difficult to loose a parent. I pray that God will grant you comfort and strength in the coming days as you face this difficult time in your life.
May Memories and those around you bring comfort to your hearts. May your faith be your best comfort.
Sympathies to Cheri on your mother's passing, and to the rest of your family as well. May she rest in peace.
Sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for all the family
So sorry for your loss! Such a sweet lady. Hope you can all find comfort in the many memories!
Cheri, Danny, and family -- We're so sorry for your loss. We love you all so much and are praying for comfort and peace. Please let us know if you need anything at all.
Prayers for Wayne and your families
So sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. She was a sweet lady.
Our heartfelt condolences to the Murphy family, Wayne, Linda, Roger and Cheri. Rest in Peace Louise.
So sorry for the loss of your mother you all are in our thoughts and prayers may God comfort you at this time
Wayne and the family is in my prayers. Sorry for your loss.
Sorry to hear of your mom's passing prayers for the whole family.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to each family member ! Hold onto your memories. Prayers for all.
We are so sorry for your loss! Praying for the family!
Sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry to hear about your mom, Cheri. Praying for you & your family!!Love, Andy & Teresa
Cheri, Jenny and your families.....we are sorry for your loss, but you will always have those special memories to share! May God give you comfort and peace!
So sorry for your loss. Prayers to all of you. Your momma was a great lady.
Will keep you all in prayers at this sad time.
Gosh I remember so many good times at your house Cheri. Your mom and dad were so so nice to me. I will always remember her beauty shop and her famous grilled sandwiches in the oven! My mom fried everything and I thought that roast be able to fix a sandwich in the oven.....wow....long before a microwave huh!!! Hugs to you Linda, and Roger. You are all considered family to me. Love you.
Linda, Roger, Cheri, and families, Sorry to hear the loss of your mother. Prayers for you and your families for comfort and strength during this difficult time.
Linda and Family, Cheri and Family: Please accept our condolences in the passing of your dear mother. She will always be with you in your hearts. Y'all are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.
So sorry that you must say goodbye for now, but know that you will see her again in a better life.
Linda and family - Please accept our deepest sympathy and heartfelt thoughts in the loss of your mother.
To Linda and Family - so sorry for your loss.
We were sorry to hear the news. Louise was a friendly and pleasant person to talk to. I (Sherry) always remember walking by the house there by McEndree school and seeing her beauty shop sign. I did not realize she taught Sunday School. We appreciate Wayne and Louise's many years of faithful attendance and work at the church. Thinking of you all and praying you will find peace through the promise of her new life in heaven!
Our sincere sympathies to the entire Murphy family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Roger and Cheri, So sorry to hear about your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
So sorry Wayne for your loss. prayers be with you in your time of need.
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers
So sorry to hear of your loss, Cheri/Dan. We didn't find out about it until it was all over. Very sorry, because we would have been there at visitation. We will keep you & your family in our prayers and ask God to comfort you & help you retain your memories. God bless you both. See you at church in the future. LOL
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