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Wilma Eugenia
Hall Murphy
Jul 30, 1937 — Apr 29, 2022
Baskett
Wilma Eugenia Hall Murphy, 84, of Baskett, Kentucky, died at 3:53 p.m. Friday, April 29, 2022, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.
Mrs. Murphy was married to the love of her life, Henry Daniel "Dan" Murphy, for 64 years. She was born upstairs in a small house on Fulton Avenue in Evansville, Indiana. Mrs. Murphy was a Godly Woman. She was a member of Advance Baptist Church in Baskett since she was a little girl. She was an operator at Kusan Plastic/Aeroquip for 38 years. She cherished her hometown of Baskett. She supported the church, proudly served on the board of the Baskett Cemetery, and along with her family managed the Baskett Recreation League for more than 20 years.
Mrs. Murphy was known for her famous burgoo, creamy chocolate pies, and her southern sweet tea. She cherished her time supporting Henderson County football from being their number one fan to providing meals, transporting players, giving smiles and hugs but most of all she is remembered for her pregame lucky green beans. Mrs. Murphy's most prized possessions were her grandchildren, Travis, Tyler, and Tassidy, whom she loved with all her heart. They referred to her as their beloved MaMaw.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Douglas and Ruby Hall; one sister, Phyllis Garrett; and one nephew, Thomas Kortz.
Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Dan; one daughter, Darla Brooks and her husband, Kelly, of Henderson, Kentucky; three grandchildren, Travis Brooks and his wife, Brittney, Tyler Brooks and his wife, Brittney, and Tassidy Brooks and her fiancé, Nate Verst; one sister, Carolyn Ransom and her husband, Elmer; nine nieces and ten nephews.
Mrs. Murphy's Homecoming Celebration will be at noon Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at Advance Baptist Church. The Reverend Ellis Payne will officiate. Burial will be in Baskett Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the church.
Pallbearers will be Kelly Brooks, Travis Brooks, Tyler Brooks, Nate Verst, Gary Murphy, and Jeff Murphy.
Contributions may be made to Advance Baptist Church Blacktop Fund or Baskett Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.rudyrowland.com .
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