Kathy A. Murphy

Kathy A. Murphy obituary, Waterford, MI

Kathy A. Murphy

Kathy Murphy Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Simpson-Modetz Riverside Chapel on Jan. 3, 2026.
MURPHY, KATHY ANNE of Waterford; January 1, 2026; age 64; Beloved daughter of the late Ralph and Betty Murphy. Dear sister of Amy Ford and her husband Christopher. Kathy was born June 1, 1961 in Pontiac, Michigan. She graduated from Waterford Mott High School in 1979. She was an artist; she drew and painted. She was very involved in choir, drama club and yearbook in high school. Music was a huge part of her life. She enjoyed going to concerts and worked at Harmony House and Ticketmaster for several years. Kathy also lived in Houston from 1994-1998. She will be very missed by all. No services will be held at this time. In lieu of flowers please make donations in her name to All About Animals Rescue at 2660 Auburn Road #400 Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326 or on the website allaboutanimalsrescue.org.

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