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Paula Murphy
1928 - 2023
Paula Murphy
1928 - 2023
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BORN
1928
DIED
2023
Paula Murphy Obituary
Paula Murphy was a record-setting race car driver in the 1960s and '70s, and she was the first woman to speed across the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah in a jet-engine car.
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December 29, 2023
An amazing and daring woman. Truly an inspiration to so many, especially women. Her determination made her a force to be reckoned with. She has most assuredly made and left her mark. Heartfelt condolences to the Murphy family, so very sorry for your loss. May God give strength and comfort to all of you to help you through this difficult time of your loss.
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