Lura Elizabeth Murphy, 100, of Clinton, passed away at 1:47 p.m. Thursday (May 11, 2017) at Liberty Village, Clinton.

 

Her services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, with the Rev. Wesley Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Mausoleum Park Cemetery, Clinton. Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home; the family requests casual attire.

 

Memorials may be directed to a charity of the donor’s choice.

 

Lura was born July 2, 1916, in Wapella Township, the daughter of Earl and Alta (Cunningham) Crum. She married Elwin Patrick Murphy on Aug. 17, 1936, in Jacksonville. He passed away Aug. 23, 1986.

 

Survivors include her children, Melvin “Mick” (Ginny) Murphy, Clinton; Marvin (Karen) Murphy, Clinton; Vernon “Hop” (Kathy) Murphy, Wapella; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; two stepgranddaughters; one stepgrandson; and several nieces and nephews.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents and five sisters.

 

Lura enjoyed the outdoors, gardening and mowing the yard.

 

Condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com.