Murphy, Doris L. 1/6/1935 - 2/18/2020 KALAMAZOO Doris L. Murphy (Hensley) age 85, Kalamazoo MI passed at home Wednesday, February 18, 2020 She was born to William and Ada Hensley January 6, 1935 in Pocahontas, AR. She Married Donald E. Murphy January 28, 1953. They enjoyed 63 years together until his passing February 22, 2016. Doris is survived by three sons, Mike (Joy), Kevin (Sue), Dennis,; two sisters, Betty Tillman and Glenda (t.c.) Durbin,;sister in law, Ellen Lane,; brothers, Jim Hensley and Ron (Barb) Hensley,; eight grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and special friend Judy Murphy along with dozens of nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death are two sisters, Juanita Flanagan and Lavern Atherton,; one brother Russell Hensley,; two sister in laws Elva Mae Zulpo and Thelma Hightree. Doris was a wonderful cook and Christmas was always a special family time. She hosted her final Christmas in 2019 and was so happy. She will be so missed by all. A special thanks to the officers from the KCPD and investigators from the office of the Medical Examiner. Please make any memorials to Senior Services Meals on Wheels; 918 Jasper St. Kalamazoo, MI 49001. A luncheon in her memory will be served at noon on March 7, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 936 Lake Street, Kalamazoo, MI
Published by Kalamazoo Gazette from Feb. 24 to Feb. 25, 2020.
Published by Kalamazoo Gazette from Feb. 24 to Feb. 25, 2020.
Murphy, Doris L. 1/6/1935 - 2/18/2020 KALAMAZOO Doris L. Murphy (Hensley) age 85, Kalamazoo MI passed at home Wednesday, February 18, 2020 She was born to William and Ada Hensley January 6, 1935 in Pocahontas, AR. She Married Donald E. Murphy January 28, 1953. They enjoyed 63 years together until his passing February 22, 2016. Doris is survived by three sons, Mike (Joy), Kevin (Sue), Dennis,; two sisters, Betty Tillman and Glenda (t.c.) Durbin,;sister in law, Ellen Lane,; brothers, Jim Hensley and Ron (Barb) Hensley,; eight grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and special friend Judy Murphy along with dozens of nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death are two sisters, Juanita Flanagan and Lavern Atherton,; one brother Russell Hensley,; two sister in laws Elva Mae Zulpo and Thelma Hightree. Doris was a wonderful cook and Christmas was always a special family time. She hosted her final Christmas in 2019 and was so happy. She will be so missed by all. A special thanks to the officers from the KCPD and investigators from the office of the Medical Examiner. Please make any memorials to Senior Services Meals on Wheels; 918 Jasper St. Kalamazoo, MI 49001. A luncheon in her memory will be served at noon on March 7, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 936 Lake Street, Kalamazoo, MI
Published by Kalamazoo Gazette from Feb. 24 to Feb. 25, 2020.
Published by Kalamazoo Gazette from Feb. 24 to Feb. 25, 2020.
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