Betty Townsend Murphy, 90, of Terre Haute passed away on October 21, 2014. She was born on August 18, 1924 to Helen D. Mason Townsend and Virgil C. Townsend in Terre Haute, Indiana. She is survived by her two sons R.J. Murphy and wife Cindy of Montezuma, and Ronald L. Murphy of Terre Haute, Indiana; 6 grandchildren Brian Murphy, his wife April of Marshall, Illinois, Sean Murphy, his wife Megan of Louisville, Kentucky, Christopher Murphy, his wife Corey of Fox Lake, Illinois, Kevin Murphy of Memphis, Tennessee, Becca Murphy of Terre Haute, Indiana, Cameron Murphy, and his wife Jessica of Terre Haute, Indiana; 9 great grandchildren Conner and Megan Murphy of Louisville, Kentucky, Peyton and Regina Murphy of Memphis, Tennessee, Drew, Cian, and Emma Murphy of Marshall, Illinois, Larkin and Kelton Murphy of Fox Lake, Illinois; 2 special daughter-in-laws Mary Ann Brown and Ann R. Murphy; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, brother William, and beloved stepmother Louise Townsend. During the years that her sons were growing up, she was active in their lives. She was active in Cub Scouts, Little League, Babe Ruth, and American Legion baseball. She traveled with the American Legion team that her son played on and became known as “Mom” to all of the boys. She was president of the Wiley Mothers Club and devoted herself to helping all boys who participated in sports she was involved with. She loved all sports and constantly watched baseball, golf, basketball, football, and was a big Nascar fan. She constantly rooted for Jeff Gordon and Kyle Petty. She enjoyed her life with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She always loved to cook and was happiest when she was doing both at a family gathering. She was a member of Saint Patrick’s Church and a member of the Altar Society. At her request, there will be no services. If family or friends so desire, donations may be made on her behalf to the two charities she donated to herself: Saint Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or the Victory Junction Gang of Kyle Petty’s. Online condolences may be made at www.greinerfuneralhome.com .
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Betty Murphy
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