Mount Vernon - Margaret "Peggy" Murphy, 65, died Friday May 22, 2009 at the Laurels of Mount Vernon.
She was born August 8, 1943 in Danville. Her parents were the late Dwight "Ted" and Mary Banbury. She was a 1961 graduate of Danville High School. Peggy loved Nascar and dirt car racing, and was a big Dale Jr. fan. She also loved working her puzzles, bingo, and baking, but most of all, spending time with her children and grandchildren, and Michael Bolton.
She is survived by her sons; Fred Michael Murphy Sr. (Amy) of Newark, Pat Murphy of Mount Vernon, and Glenn Roger Murphy Jr. (Patricia) of Newark, 13 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, sisters; Wanda Daugherty of Newark, and Mary Ekers of Mount Vernon, and a brother; Richard Welker of Jacksonville, FL.
Calling hours will be from 6- 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday May 27 at the Fischer Funeral Home in Danville. A funeral service will follow, with Pastor Steve Feazel officiating. Burial will take place at 10:00 A.M. on Monday June 1, 2009 in the Workman Cemetery in Danville.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made for the benefit of Peggy Murphy in care of Killbuck Savings Bank.
