Donna Murphy

1952 - 2023

Donna Murphy, 71, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday December 20, 2023, at St Elizabeth Medical Center in Edgewood, KY. She was truly one of a kind. With her exuberant personality and unmatched enthusiasm for life, she was a force of joy like you've never experienced. When she was a young woman she worked as a nurse's aid where her caring and nurturing spirit was sure to touch the hearts of many patients. In her adult life, she loved spending time with family on vacations. Whether it be her yearly trips to Myrtle Beach; where she met her loving husband, frequenting Disney and Universal parks, and more recently, a cruise to the Bahamas. Donna loved to feed the birds, a trait she earned from her mother. It didn't matter where they were, she would keep old loafs of bread in the car just to feed birds in a parking lot. She loved her job at the DoubleTree Hotel and was loved even more by all her co-workers. She loved to sing with her powerhouse soprano voice, especially at Christmas parties. While born and raised in Massachusetts, Donna was lucky enough to live in many other places including South Carolina, Utah, Ohio, New York, Kentucky and even Germany and England. Her light and joy has been spread far and wide leaving behind a trail of laughter and smiles. She will be dearly missed, but never, ever, forgotten. Donna is preceded in death by her father Robert Sampson, mother Jeanne Sampson (nee Woodsum), sister Robin Sampson and sister Linda Cruickshank. Survivors include her husband Michael Murphy, daughter Amanda Murphy, daughter Diana Murphy, sister Deborah (Gene) Lacey, sister Paula Sampson and brother Robert Sampson. Visitation will be held Thursday December 28, 2023 from 9:30am to 10:30am with a blessing to immediately follow at Linnemann Funeral Homes 1940 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY 41005. Burial will be held at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North in Williamstown, KY. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Red Cross 2111 Dana Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45207. Online condolences can be made at www.linnemannfuneralhomes.com