Betty Jean Murphy Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Betty Jean Murphy of Columbus, Indiana, who passed away on May 10, 2026, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Herman Clyde Smith and Vesper Mary Smith (Bennett); her husband Larry Murphy; and her brother Don Smith. She is survived by: her children, Lisa VonLanken (Barry) and David Bushong (Leanne); her grandchildren, Jason VonLanken (Emily), Aaron VonLanken, Ryan VonLanken (Ericka) and Lauren Schaefer; her great grandchildren, Clara VonLanken, Benjamin VonLanken, Eleanor VonLanken and Kenzie Schaefer; and her siblings, Barbara Cox, Phyllis Thomas and Jack Smith. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to Main Street Hospice, 10 Highland Avenue, Franklin, Indiana 46131.
