Cora Jean Murphy

January 19, 1942 - November 23, 2019

Cora Jean Murphy, 77, of Scottsburg, Indiana passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Lake Iola Assisted Living for the Elderly in Scottsburg, Indiana Born January 19, 1942 in Austin, IN, she was the daughter of the late John Buford Turner and Leah Hester (Burnette) Turner. She married Tex Murphy on July 8, 1960 who survives. Cora Jean was a graduate of Scottsburg High School class of 1960. She was part owner and secretary of 5 businesses in Scottsburg, Indiana. She was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church in Scottsburg, Indiana, where she played the organ at church, was a member of the Women's Missionary Circle. She was a supporter of the Wheeler Mission, Bloomington, Indiana, Edna Martin Christian Center, Leota Homemakers club, she played the organ at Collins Funeral Home, Scottsburg, Indiana and was a 4-H parent for two 4-H clubs. Survivors include: Daughter: Tia Murphy-Patton, Scottsburg, Indiana, Sons: Eddie (Gina) Murphy, Scottsburg, Indiana and Joey Lynn (Tricia) Murphy, Scottsburg, Indiana, Grandsons, Chase (Amy) Murphy, Floyd Knobs, Indiana, Chance Murphy, Tyler Patton, Nicholas Murphy, Jacob Murphy, Scottsburg, Indiana. Great Grandchildren: Maverick Murphy, Ethan Ball, Cole Ball, Skylar Ball, Floyd Knobs, Indiana, Brothers: Harold Turner, Osgood, Indiana; Charles Lynn Turner, Franklin, Indiana Sister: Shirley Wright, Napolean, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her brother: Samuel Turner. Funeral Service: 11:00 am Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at Bethel Baptist Church in Leota, Indiana with Rev. Bruce Bridgewater & Bill Comer officiating. Visitation will be 2 to 8 pm Tuesday and after 9 am Wednesday at Bethel Baptist Church. Burial will be at Bethel Cemetery, Leota, Indiana. Memorial Contributions: Hope to Others and Bethel Cemetery c/o Buchanan Funeral Home Online Condolences can be made at www.buchananfuneralhome.net.