Patsy Jean Murphey's Obituary
Patsy Jean Murphey, 88, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2017, at Mason Point in Sullivan.
Patsy was born March 3, 1929, in Decatur, to Eunile Ragsdale. She married James Henry Murphey.
She is survived by five children, Jim Forehand, Linda (Rick) Harmon, Gale (David) Barr, Daniel (Suzanne) Murphey and Fremonte Murphey, all of Decatur; nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a very special niece, Nancy Skelton of Decatur.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James; and her son, Martin Roy Murphey.
The family would like to give special thanks to the caregivers and staff at Mason Point, hospice staff at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital, Dr. Franklin and his nurses, Sue and Diane.
Graveside services to celebrate the life of Patsy Jean Murphey will be 11 a.m. Monday, November 27, 2017, at Fairlawn Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.
The family of Patsy Jean Murphey is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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