Hazel B. Murphy
Hazel B. Murphy 95 of Prospect, died early Tuesday morning November 24, 2015 at Kingston Assisted Living in Marion.
She was born March 25, 1920 in Deer River New York to the late Charles and Grace (Kohler) Meister, she was also predeceased by her husband William Murphy, they were married October 26, 1944 in Marshall, Michigan and he died October 6, 1986, also preceding her in death were one grandchild: Shawn Murphy, two brothers and five sisters.
Being an army wife, Hazel and her family moved many times throughout her life, finally settling in Prospect, where she made her home. She worked as a waitress at the former Hotel Harding and at the Marion Country Club. Hazel was a longtime member of the Prospect United Methodist Church, she enjoyed gardening, taking care of her flowers and always looked forward to traveling on vacation, most of the time to be with her family.
Surviving are her two sons: John (Virginia) Murphy, Morral and Wayne (Leslie) Murphy, Mt. Gilead, daughter in law: Sandra Murphy, Mt. Gilead
Grandchildren: Shannon (Walter) Saylor, Shane (Lisa) Murphy and Corey (Michelle) Murphy, Seven Great Grandchildren, four step Great grandchildren, one great great granddaughter and one sister: Millie Pelot, Syracuse, New York
Funeral services will be held Saturday November 28, 2015 at 11:00 am at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Prospect, with Pastor Jim VanMeter officiating, burial will follow in the Prospect Cemetery, friends may call Friday from 3-5 pm at the funeral home in Prospect.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Mobile Meals of Marion County at 326 S. Prospect St. Marion, Ohio 43302
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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