M. Christine Murphy

Born May 15, 1923 in Marks, Mississippi to Eric and Maudie (Crocker) Martin, she married Royce H. Murphy on February 20, 1943. He preceded her in death on August 15, 1996 in Pekin.

Also preceding her in death were two brothers and five sisters.

Surviving are her son, Rick (Bessie) Murphy; grandchildren: Brian (Mary) Frank and Tracey (Renee Burkholder) Frank; five great grandchildren: Elijah, Isaac, Audrey, Mackenzie and Matthew; her great-great grandson: Reed; brothers: Eric Martin Jr. and Billy Martin and sister, Dorothy Jean York.

She was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Pekin.

Christine loved conversation, puzzles and was an avid reader.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 Thursday, September 13, 2018 at Davison-Fulton Woolsey Funeral Home in Pekin. Pastor Timothy Collard will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Pedal for the Cause, 900 Spruce St, St. Louis, MO 63102