Marilyn “Kay” Murphy, 89, of Vienna, WV died Friday November 13, 2026 at her home. She was born in Strange Creek, WV a daughter of the late John Davison and Josephine (Bail) Watkins.
She was a homemaker and teacher for many years. She was a seamstress and enjoyed quilting. Her passions were sewing and baking. She was a member of Promen’Aires Square Dance Club and Pioneer Antique Automobile Club.
She is survived by her son John Edward Murphy of Palmyra, PA; daughter JoAnna Mullins (Brian) of Roanoke, VA; daughter-in-law Tracy Murphy; six grandchildren Christopher Johnston, Rachel Murphy, Hunter Murphy, Marissa Curtiss, Preston Murphy, and Ashley Murphy; four step grandchildren Isacc Pepper, Joshua Mullins, Richard Mullins, and Joseph Mullins; four great grandchildren William Mullins, Clark Mullins, Harper Reign Curtiss, and Austin Richard Curtiss; sister Susan Lynn Watkins of Williston, PA; and brother John David Watkins of Bedford, IN.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Jerrold Vaughn “Jerry” Murphy, Jerrold V. Murphy, Jr., step grandson William Mullins, and brother Paul Edward Watkins.
Services will be Friday 11:00 AM at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday 3-5 PM.
The family would like to thank the caregivers at BrightStar Care and Amedisys Hospice for their love and care.
Mother, When I think of you, I remember the warmth of your eyes, and the beauty that blooms like a rose, every time you smile.
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