Edna B. Murphy

Edna B. Murphy, 93, of Cape Girardeau, passed away peacefully at Ratliff Care Center on Friday, February 16, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born December 5, 1924 in Jacksonville, Florida to the late James C. and Edna C. Baldwin. Edna was raised in Jacksonville, Florida. She moved to Chicago after she and Wilford J. (Bill) Murphy were married on October 31, 1946. She lived in Chicago until the family moved to Cape Girardeau in 1968. She was always active in her church, involved in PTA, Boy and Girl Scouts, and helping out at school while raising her family in a very loving home. She was a Medical Transcriptionist with Southeast Hospital until she retired in 1991. She also did transcription work for Saint Francis Medical Center. After her retirement she enjoyed visiting her family in Florida and many travels and adventures with her sister. She challenged herself by completing three crossword puzzles daily but most importantly, she will be remembered by many for her never ending kindness to others in numerous ways but especially by sending cards and writing notes. Loving survivors include her son, Steve Murphy (Carol Johnson), daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Blake Esicar; granddaughter, Nikki Landers and great-grandchildren Shea Landers and Reid Landers. She is also survived by her extended family in Florida; sister, Barbara B. Voight and nieces, Leslie Voight, Susan (Richie) Groden, Nancy Voight; nephew, Paul (Klare) Voight and their families. They will cherish many memories especially those when opening presents on Christmas mornings with anticipation of what fun and crazy gift they would receive from Aunt Edna. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother-in-law, Leonard P. Voight. She was a member of Abbey Road Christian Church. Per Edna’s wishes, in lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial gift to Abbey Road Christian Church or the charity of your choice. The family would also like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Southeast Hospice and the entire staff at Ratliff Care Center for their compassionate care and love that was shown to all of us during the recent weeks. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at Abbey Road Christian Church with Mr. David Giles officiating. Friends may call from 4:30 p.m. until the service time.

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Edna B. Murphy

December 5, 1924 - February 16, 2018