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Betty Jane Murphy of Royal Oak, MI, passed away peacefully in her home on May 13th, 2023, at the age of 82. She was born on July 29th, 1940, in McLeansboro, IL, and was the second oldest of four children. Betty was preceded in death by her husband Alonzo Clyde Murphy, parents Carl Burnett and Ella Myrtle Burnett, brother John Burnett, and sisters Karla Jo Chappo and Patricia Hunt.

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Betty will be cremated and a private family memorial services will be planned for this summer.

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What were Betty's favorite vacation spots?
Betty was fortunate to be able to visit Maui twice. She loved the beaches and tourin…
Betty was fortunate to be able to visit Maui twice. She loved the beaches and touring a pineap…
Betty was fortunate to be able to visit Maui twice. She loved the beaches and touring a pineapple farm. Family vacati…
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Neil Diamond and Barbra Striesand
Neil Diamond and Barbra Striesand
Neil Diamond and Barbra Striesand

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Born

July 29th, 1940
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Graduated from high school

1958
McLeansboro, IL
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Got married to Alonzo Murphy

1959

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