Sue Ellen Murphy, 67, of Allendale, Illinois, passed away Monday, August 29, 2022, at University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville Kentucky. She was born on February 16, 1955, in Mount Carmel, Illinois, the daughter of Don Lucian and Mary Jane (Ridgley) Andrews. She married Kevin Douglas Murphy on December 7, 2012, and together they enjoyed nine years of marriage until his passing on August 19, 2022.
Sue worked for Allendale Gravel Co., Inc. for 35 years, as a general manager and project coordinator, retiring in 2020. She loved the challenges associated with her career in the construction industry and felt rewarded by the success of the many projects that she was a part of. The most rewarding part of her career was making memories and establishing friendships with the many people that she felt blessed to work with.
She was a longtime member and Elder of Wabash Presbyterian Church at Orio. Sue was very involved in the activities of the church and greatly enjoyed her position as Choir Director, Sunday School Teacher, and being a Worship Leader. She, along with her husband, Kevin, greatly enjoyed helping at the annual Orio Chowder. Sue was active for several years with the Hickory Grove Great Banquet at Orio where she served as a lay director and was part of several teams.
In her spare time, Sue enjoyed cooking, baking, growing an herb garden and tending to her flowers. She liked working on woodworking and craft projects and enjoyed a game of cribbage and euchre. Sue and Kevin enjoyed spending time with family and friends. They would often take side by side rides through the country, sometimes meeting up with friends along the way. Sue treasured the time she got to spend with her grandson, Silas Murphy, as she and Kevin cared for him during the summer months and every day after school. He was the light of their lives. Sue was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and a good friend to many. Her presence will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Sue leaves behind her son, Eric Haines; stepson, Andrew Murphy, and wife Amanda; grandson, Silas Murphy; brother, Bob Andrews and wife Wilma of Richmond, Virginia.
Sue was preceded in death by her parents, and husband, Kevin.
Family and friends are invited to gather for a Visitation for Sue and Kevin Murphy from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at Wabash Presbyterian Church, 11188 N 2300 Blvd, Allendale, IL 62410.
Funeral Services for Sue and Kevin Murphy will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Wabash Presbyterian Church with Pastor Kevin McGinnis officiating. Following the Funeral, Sue and Kevin will be laid to rest at Wabash Presbyterian Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in the Murphy’s memory to Wabash Presbyterian Church. Envelopes will be at the church, or can be mailed to Keepes Funeral Home, 1500 North Cherry Street, Mount Carmel, IL 62863.
Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Sue’s tribute wall, purchase flowers and leave condolences for the Murphy family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com
