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Submitted: 1/27/16 • Approved: 1/27/16 • Last Updated: 3/28/18 • R784316-G784316-S3
May 13, 1877 - Aug 7, 1936
MRS. BEULAH MURPHY DIED HERE TODAY
Succumbed to Stroke of Apoplexy While at Noon Meal
Mrs. Beulah Murphy, widow of S. A. D. Murphy died suddenly at her home at 505 South Elson Street at 1:30 o'clock this afternoon. She collapsed while eating her noon meal.
Death was attributed to apoplexy. She had suffered from high blood pressure for some time.
Funeral plans had not been made this afternoon, pending work from her children. The body is to lie in state at the Summers & Son Funeral Home until time for the rites.
Mrs. Murphy's husband, who once served the city as clerk, died on March 3, 1929. Mr. and Mrs. Murphy had spent their entire wedded life here. Mr. Murphy engaging in real estate and insurance business when not in public office.
Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Nancy Curran, Des Moines, Ia., and a son, Mike. Mrs. Curran was expected here this afternoon.
Kirksville Daily Express
Kirksville, Missouri
August 7, 1936
Spouse:
Stephen Arnold Douglas Murphy (1863 - 1929)
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