Ruth Ann Murphy Obituary
We bid farewell to Ruth Ann Murphy of Hannibal, Missouri, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 9, 2026 at the age of 69. Ruth Ann touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert E. Bowen and Keiko Nakamura Bowen Callaway; her daughter Lindsay Ann Greenwell; her father-in-law Joseph B. Murphy; her brother John Callaway; her nephew Jerad Whitley; her brothers-in-law, Steve Murphy and Gary Tolivar; her stepsiblings, JoAnn Eusterbrock, Nancy McClintock and Bobby Gordon; and her stepmother Sue Bowen.
She is survived by: her husband Daniel Murphy; her children, Jacki Thurman (Brad) of Hannibal, MO and Erin Smith (Matt Johnson) of Perry, MO; her son-in-law Ron Greenwell of Hannibal, MO.; her grandchildren, Keilynn Elliott (Trey), Thomas Thurman (Kylie McAfee), Kaiser Greenwell, Carley Thurman, Joely Greenwell, Mason Smith and Lela Johnson; her great grandchildren, Haven and River; her siblings, Lillie Lewton (Bob), Becky Blevins, Bobbi Canavan (Tim), Daniel Callaway (Mary) and Ronnie Gordon; her stepfather Jim Callaway; and her mother-in-law Pat Murphy. She is also survived by numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.
A prayer was held on Wednesday, January 14th 2026 at 4:30 PM at the James O'Donnell Funeral Home, Inc. (302 S 5th St, Hannibal, MO 63401). Visitation was held on Wednesday, January 14th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Thursday, January 15th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Holy Family Catholic Church (1111 Broadway, Hannibal, MO 63401).
Memorial contributions may be made to Community Loving Care Hospice or to Blessing Cancer Center of Hannibal, MO.
