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Marcia Murphy Obituary

Loving and devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother. Friend to all she met, if even only for the moment. Marcia Murphy lived a full life as a District 11 school teacher and as a volunteer with the El Paso County Juvenile Diversion Program. Loved by all who knew her, Marcia passed away on April 9, 2017 after decades of bringing smiles, wisdom and comfort to others.

Marcia was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Kenneth P. Murphy, of over 50 years. She is survived by five children and their spouses, Jim (Dawn) Murphy, Mike (Ginny) Murphy, Sharon (Neil) Luehring, Kent (Suzy) Murphy and David (Karen) Murphy, as well as ten grandchildren and their spouses and thirteen great-grandchildren. Marcia will be forever in our hearts.

A celebration of life will be held on May 4, 2017 at 1:00pm at Memorial Gardens with a reception to follow at Mackenzie Place, 1605 Elm Creek View..

Memorials in Marcia's name can be made to Suncrest Care Home Health and Hospice, 7660 Goddard St. Suite 100, Colorado Springs, CO 80920, or Children's Literacy Center, 2928 Straus Ln. Suite 100, Colorado Springs, CO 80907.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Apr. 30, 2017.

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May 22, 2017

Marcia and I taught together for many years. She will be missed. My prayers are with yout family.

Linda Vandezande

Gina Cottrill

May 2, 2017

I will always remember Marcia and her joyful, generous spirit. She was a truly good person, loved by many. My heartfelt sympathy to all the Murphy family during this time of loss.

Christy Shelly

May 1, 2017

I had the pleasure of knowing Marcia as a friend and fellow Amway distributor. She was always ready with a positive word of encouragement and a smile. She took a genuine interest in everyone she met and made everyone feel like they were important. She will be missed, but not for long because we will see her again. My love and heartfelt prayers to my brother in law, Kent and sister Suzy and the entire Murphy family. We love you! Blaine, Christy & Kevin Shelly

May 1, 2017

I am grateful to have known Marcia and her husband Ken. They were both wonderful friends and business associates who showed me grace and kindness and encouragement. I have traveled with them and send my prayers to their family. I will miss both Marcia and Ken and the impact they had on my life.
Mary Washington

Kent Murphy

May 1, 2017

Miss you mom, Love you, Kent and Suzy

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