Evelyn J. Murphy

Marion- Evelyn J. Murphy, 70, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2003 at 3:43 p.m. at her residence. Evelyn was born on May 20, 1932 in Lynch, KY to Henry & Flora (Hogg) Owens; they both preceded her in death. She married Charles Dale Murphy on April 26, 1952 in Valparaiso, IN, he survives. Evelyn was a homemaker and a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Poordo, IL. Survivors include: Husband: Charles Dale Murphy-Marion, IL. Son & daughter-in-law: Charles Wayne & Carol Murphy-Marion Son & daughter-in-law: Ronald Wade & Charla Murphy-Marion Son: Jerry A. Murphy-Marion Daughter & son-in-law: Renee & Dennis Midgett-Marion Brother: Jerry (Pauline) Owens-Jacksonville, FL. Brother: Henry (Vickie) Owens Jr.-Ewing, VA. Sister: Barbara Cornett-Lynch, KY. Sister: Janice (Dave) Wells-Valparaiso, IN Sister: Jeanette (Darrell) Hall-Morris Town, TN. Sister: Donna Vicini-Lynch, KY. Several Nieces and Nephews She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister; Laquata Owens, and two brothers; Ray & Gene Owens. The funeral service will be at 1:00 PM, Friday, February 21, 2003 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion. The Revs. Gaylon Parks, Henry Owens, Jr., and Darrell Hall will officiate. Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Pordoo Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-9:00 PM Thursday, February 20, 2003 at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register; please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.