In Memory
Ruth June Murphy
Aug. 22, 1924 - Jul. 30,2012
Ruth J. Murphy, 87, of Indianapolis, passed away July 30, 2012. She was born August 22, 1924, in South Bend, IN, to the late Edward and Donna Tate McCormick.
Ruth was married to Peter C. Murphy for 52 years before he preceded her in death September 26, 2000.
She was a past president of the Women's Club at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, and a current member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. She was a Cub Scout & Brownie Scout leader, bowling league organizer, and a volunteer for Ronald McDonald House where she was the recipient of the Lori Kleiman Award in 1997 for Outstanding Volunteer Service.
Ruth was a very loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved spending time with her family, creating special memories that will always be treasured.
Ruth is survived by her loving children, Pete Murphy, Jr. (Nancy), Ruthann Lord (Tim), Mary Margaret Walsh (Ray) and Colleen Kopf (Tim); sister, Donnie Hennessey; 13 grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.
Services entrusted to Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel.
05/05/2021 DEC
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