Joyce Howard Murphy's obituary , Passed away on September 27, 2026 in Owensboro, Kentucky

Joyce Howard Murphy

January 27, 1952 - September 27, 2026 (74 years old)

Owensboro, Kentucky

Joyce Howard Murphy's obituary , Passed away on September 27, 2026 in Owensboro, Kentucky

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GLENN FAMILY SERVICES

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Joyce Howard Murphy

January 27, 1952 - September 27, 2026 (74 years old)

Owensboro, Kentucky

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Joyce Howard Murphy Obituary

The passing of Joyce Howard Murphy of Owensboro, Kentucky occurred on September 27, 2026. Joyce, born on January 27, 1952, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John Coy and Mary Ellen Wedding Howard; and her siblings, Mary Ellen Howard, Curtis Howard and Bruce Howard.

She is survived by: her children, Michael Murphy (Andrea) and Stephanie Fulkerson (Clay); her grandchildren, Elyana Calland, Phoenix Murphy, Savana Calland and Andersen Calland; and her sisters, Linda Kitchens, Becky Cheatham and Kathy Adkins.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 30th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory (900 Old Hartford Rd, Owensboro, KY 42303). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 30th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the same location.

Joyce always said if she won the Lottery, she would donate half to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. In lieu of winning the lottery, expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
GLENN FAMILY SERVICES



Wed

Sep 30

Visitation

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory
900 Old Hartford Rd, Owensboro, KY 42303

Wed

Sep 30

Funeral service

12:00 PM

Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory
900 Old Hartford Rd, Owensboro, KY 42303

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