Kay Murphy Obituary
The memory of Kay Murphy of Stuart, Iowa, who passed away on July 23, 2025 at the age of 85, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Kay may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Lyle and Ruby Maxine Woodring (Conrad); her husband Robert Francis Murphy; and her sister Shirley Lett. She is survived by: her sons, Jeff Murphy (Michelle) of Solomon, Tom Murphy of Cumming and Dave Murphy (Dawn Wright) of Winterset, Iowa; and her brother Charles Woodring (Judy) of Lakewood, Colorado. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 1st 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Winterset Chapel (1823 N John Wayne Dr, Winterset, IA 50273).
