Lois Virginia Murphy

July 22, 1931 - November 15, 2020

Lois Virginia Murphy, age 89, of Brook, IN, formerly of Rensselaer, IN, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020. She was born in Mt. Ayr, IN on July 22, 1931 to Robert and Reva (Dunlap) Shaw. Lois attended Mt. Ayr schools. On April 22, 1948, in Kentland, IN, Lois married Carroll Vincent Murphy, who preceded her in death on May 13, 1991. Lois was a dietary technician for over 28 years with Jasper County Hospital. Lois was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post #1279. She was affiliated with the Methodist Church. Lois is survived by her children, Carol M. (Michael Farrar) Murphy of Estero, FL and Timothy J. (Pat) Murphy of Earl Park, IN; her siblings, Mary Lou Deno of Cedar Lake, IN and Rita David of New Port Richey, FL; 14 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. She will be missed dearly by her family and close friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband, two siblings, Betty Shuster of Lafayette, IN and Robert Shaw, and two children, Thomas J. Murphy of Naples, FL and Linda Prior. Jackson Funeral Chapel of Rensselaer, IN has been trusted with the arrangements. A graveside service for Lois will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Weston Cemetery in Rensselaer with Reverend Marsha Smith Wood officiating. Social distancing will be observed and masks must be worn at all services due to the current pandemic. Memorial contributions in memory of Lois may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.