Barbara Jean Murphy Obituary

We announce the death of Barbara Jean Murphy of Columbus, Ohio, who passed away on August 5, 2026, at the age of 91. Barbara will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barbara Jean Murphy to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, French Hatfield and Elva Hatfield (Gollie); her husband Lon Murphy Jr.; her sisters, Ruby Weiner, Opal Thompson, Geneva Grimes and Maxine Weaver; her brothers-in-law, Rich Weiner and Jerry Thompson; and her son-in-law Michael Evans.

She is survived by: her children, Audrey Evans of Columbus, OH., Jeffrey Murphy of Columbus, OH. and Michael Murphy (Theresa) of Upper Arlington, OH; her siblings, Wanda Moore (Russell) of Hamilton, OH., Sharon Adams (Bruce) of Coply, OH. and Dwaine Hatfield (Sarah) of Wilmington, OH.; her brother-in-law Bill Weaver of Celina, Ohio; her grandsons, Mark Evans (Carly) of Grandview Heights, OH., Jason Murphy (Amber) of Columbus, OH., Connor Murphy of Upper Arlington, OH. and Ian Murphy of Coppel, Texas; and her great grandchildren, Lizzy, Kael, Kallan and Chase. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews.