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Obituary for Cindy J. Murphy
Cynthia J. Murphy, of Peoria Heights, age 65, passed away suddenly on the morning of Thursday, July 28, 2022 in Peoria.
Cindy was born on July 18, 1957 in Peoria, a daughter of Joseph and Betty (Ethington) Thompson. She was one of 15 siblings. Surviving are 2 sisters, Mary (Larry) Hansen and Debbie (Brian) Tomblin and 5 brothers, Terry Thompson, Jerry (Sandy) Thompson, Gary (Deanna) Thompson, Dennis (Liz) Thompson and Frank Thompson. Preceding her in death were her parents, 2 sisters, Becky Thompson and Maggie Recar, and 5 brothers Edward Thompson, Johnny Thompson, Mikey Thompson, Patrick Thompson and Joseph Thompson.
Cindy is also survived by one son, Kevin (Shannon) Murphy of Peoria, 2 daughters, Sarah (Adam) Knickerbocker of East Peoria and Lindsey Murphy of Peoria Heights and 10 grandchildren.
Cindy was a long-time fixture at Schnucks in Peoria for over 22 years. She enjoyed baking, gambling and spending time with her grandchildren. She had a beautiful gift of always making sure everyone was included and treated like family. Forever missed.
A visitation will be at 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Friday, August 5, 2022 at Wright & Salmon Mortuary. Family will Celebrate Cindy’s life at 4:00 PM also at the mortuary. Please join Cindy’s family at Hammer’s Bar and Restaurant beginning at 5:30 PM for a Celebration of Life. Cremation Rites will be accorded after services.
Memorials may be made to Cindy’s family to care for her grandchildren. Checks may be made to Kevin Murphy.
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com.
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Cindy was born on July 18, 1957 in Peoria, a daughter of Joseph and Betty (Ethington) Thompson. She was one of 15 siblings. Surviving are 2 sisters, Mary (Larry) Hansen and Debbie (Brian) Tomblin and 5 brothers, Terry Thompson, Jerry (Sandy) Thompson, Gary (Deanna) Thompson, Dennis (Liz) Thompson and Frank Thompson. Preceding her in death were her parents, 2 sisters, Becky Thompson and Maggie Recar, and 5 brothers Edward Thompson, Johnny Thompson, Mikey Thompson, Patrick Thompson and Joseph Thompson.
Cindy is also survived by one son, Kevin (Shannon) Murphy of Peoria, 2 daughters, Sarah (Adam) Knickerbocker of East Peoria and Lindsey Murphy of Peoria Heights and 10 grandchildren.
Cindy was a long-time fixture at Schnucks in Peoria for over 22 years. She enjoyed baking, gambling and spending time with her grandchildren. She had a beautiful gift of always making sure everyone was included and treated like family. Forever missed.
A visitation will be at 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Friday, August 5, 2022 at Wright & Salmon Mortuary. Family will Celebrate Cindy’s life at 4:00 PM also at the mortuary. Please join Cindy’s family at Hammer’s Bar and Restaurant beginning at 5:30 PM for a Celebration of Life. Cremation Rites will be accorded after services.
Memorials may be made to Cindy’s family to care for her grandchildren. Checks may be made to Kevin Murphy.
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com.
Previous Events
Visitation
Friday
5
Aug
3:00 PM
- 4:00 PM
Wright & Salmon Mortuary
2416 N North St
Peoria, IL 61604
Celebration of Life
Friday
5
Aug
4:00 PM
Wright & Salmon Mortuary
2416 N North St
Peoria, IL 61604
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