Jennette Parker Murphy

Jennette Parker Murphy West Lafayette, Indiana Jennette Parker Murphy, 91, of West Lafayette, Indiana and formerly of Battle Creek, died November 10, 2009 at Westminster Village in West Lafayette. She was born August 11, 1918, the daughter of Austin J. and Bernice (Mitchell) Parker in Norfolk, Virginia. Because of the flu epidemic of 1918, she and her mother returned to Battle Creek in the fall of 1918 while her father remained in Virginia due to the war. Jennette was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Murphy; her parents; brother, Fred S. Parker and sister, Martha P. Horton. She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen (Stephen) Weller of West Lafayette; son, Patrick J. Murphy of Clearwater, Florida; grandchildren, James S. Weller of Stamford, Connecticut and David C. Weller of Chicago, Illinois; and sister-in-law Mrs. Fred S. (Barbara) Parker of Battle Creek. Her father and husband both retired from the Clark Equipment Company in Battle Creek. Her brother retired from Furman's Men's Store, which he managed for many years. Her father-in-law was Mayor of Battle Creek during the 1930's. Jennette was a life long member of the First Congregational Church and a member of the Mary Daniels Circle. In retirement, Jennette and Jim lived in Sarasota, Florida. After his death, she lived in West Lafayette, Indiana, and enjoyed her grandsons through their high school and university years. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at Shaw Funeral Home, Battle Creek. Funeral services will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Tom Ott officiating. Interment, Oak Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may go to Easter Seals or Jerry's Kids (Muscular Dystrophy Association). The family is being served by Shaw Funeral Home, Battle Creek. www.shawfuneralhome.com