Linda K. (Cox) Nelson Murphy

June 27, 1939-May 28, 2020

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Linda K. (Cox) Nelson Murphy, 80, of New Market passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born June 27, 1939, at Marion, Indiana, to Lawrence and Dorothy (Weliever) Cox. She married Robert “Bob” Nelson on Jan. 28, 1961. He preceded her in death in August 2017 after 56 years of marriage. She then married Henry “Hank” Murphy Jr. on Aug. 12, 2018. He survives.

Linda graduated from Darlington High School with the class of 1957. She worked as food services director for North Putnam for 17 years, and then was the food services director for Greencastle for 25 years until retiring. During her career she was the Town of Russellville trustee, and also president of Indiana School Nutrition for the State of Indiana for four years. She worked as a head cook for 4-H camp at Shakamak State Park for 25 years, along with being a cub scout leader who was famous and known locally for her cinnamon rolls. She never knew a stranger, enjoyed traveling and taking trips with the Primetimers group. Her family and grandchildren were her greatest pleasure, and kids nutrition was her heart and soul. She lived her life well in service to others and will be missed by many.

Linda is survived by her husband, Henry “Hank” Murphy Jr., New Market; children, Debra (Bill Ireland) Nelson, Crawfordsville, Sheri (Terry) Franklin, Roachdale, Daniel Nelson, Williamsport (Nicole Singer, Rockville), David (Jennifer) Nelson, Russellville; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; siblings, Marilyn High, Crawfordsville, and Dale (Caralee) Cox, Lafayette; special nephew, Brad (Beth) High, Crawfordsville; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband; and step-son Gary Nelson.

Funeral service will be at 5 p.m. Monday, June 1 at the Russellville Community Center, 300 N. Harrison St., Russellville. She will be laid to rest beside her first husband in Hebron Cemetery at a later date. Friends may visit with the family from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. Monday at the community center. Social distancing and limited number in attendance is expected to be followed. Machledt & Servies Funeral Home has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

Memorials in Linda’s memory may be made to the Russellville Volunteer Fire Department, Russellville Community Church Food Pantry or the Russellville Community Center.

Visit www.machledtservies.com to leave an online condolence or share a memory with the family.


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