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Zetta M. Gilliland Murphy Obituary

Graduation Year Class of 1947
Date of Passing Oct 22, 2015
About ZANESVILLE: Zetta Mae Murphy, 86, of Zanesville, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at Genesis Hospital.She was born on March 29, 1929 in Zanesville a daughter of the late Perry and Irene Gilliland. She was an avid reader, quilter, and very family oriented. She was a member of Fair Oaks Baptist Church where she was active in the choir and held various offices. She was a former member of the Newton Township Fire Department Ladies Auxillary, Growing Together CCL, and the Tuesday Card Club.She is survived by one daughter, Barbara Castor; three sons, Tim E.(Ann) Murphy, John (Diane) Murphy, and Andy (Trish) Murphy; grandchildren, Dawn (Tom) Bishard, Jammie Polen, Matthew (Ellen) Murphy, Aaron Murphy, Molly Murphy, Meghan Murphy, Seth (Lacie) Murphy, Jacob Murphy; ten great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; one brother, John (Dixie) Gilliland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her longtime husband, Eugene Murphy; one sister, Joanna Tignor.Friends may call from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Sunday, October 25, 2015 at WILLIAM THOMPSON & SON FUNERAL HOME, 5765 Gladstone Drive in White Cottage where funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 26, 2015. Pastor Mark Shoemaker officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fair Oaks Memorial Fund.
Zetta M. Gilliland Murphy