Karen was born in Belle Union on March 7, 1942, the daughter of Richard Dennis and Myrle (McCammack) Coffman, and was a graduate of Greencastle High School.
Mrs. Murphy was a member of Grace Apostolic Church in Greencastle.
Survivors include her daughter, Kathy Rodas, Plainfield; a brother, Marlin Coffman, Arizona; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a nephew.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Richard Murphy; a daughter Jamie Craig; and a granddaughter, Jennifer Craig.
The family would like to thank Hickory Creek for taking such good care of her, and becoming part of their extended family.
Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 26, 2020, at Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home with Pastor Josh Lutz officiating. Burial will follow in Cloverdale Cemetery. Visitation will be held from Noon until time of service.