Ruth Lavon Murphy’s obituary, Sunfield, Eaton County, Michigan

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SUNFIELD SENTINEL
Thursday, January 6, 1938
RUTH LAVON MURPHY

Ruth Lavon, the youngest daughter of Elba and Mary Murphy was born in Sunfield, 
Michigan, September 21, 1928, and departed this life December 31, 1937, at the age of 9 
years, 3 months and 10 days.

She is survived by her parents, one half brother, Carl G. Sackett of Mattawan, Clair of 
Battle Creek, Lawrence of Madgelena, New Mexico; Verlin of Woodland; five sisters, 
Mrs Daisy Johnson of Bedford, Mrs Barabra Bliter of Dallas, Texas, Norma of Battle 
Creek, Beatrice and Laura at home, two nephews and seven nieces, many other relatives 
and a host of friends, and her beloved teacher, Mrs Arlie Spindler.

The funeral was held at the Woodbury United Brethren Church, January 4th, at 11 a.m. 
Her pastor, Rev. E. M. Wheeler, officiating assisted by Presiding Elder Rev. Don Carrick 
and Rev. George Klopfinstein of the Evangelical Church. Interment in the Sunfield 
Cemetery.

Jesus came to carry the lamb in His arms that the sheep might follow and she is reaching 
from Paradise bringing the glory of God down to earth to lead us to meet our Heavenly 
Father.