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Cecilia Murphy Obituary
GREENVIEW - Cecilia (Ferguson) Murphy, age 88, of Greenview, IL, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2009, at her home.
Survived by nephew, Bob Wethington of Petersburg; nieces, Marilyn (Brent) Kirkton of Gridley, Carol Ann (Rex) Himebaugh of Rockford, MI, and Dorothy (Stanley) Miller of San Antonio, TX.
Cecilia was born near Athens, IL, the daughter of Irving and Wennie Hibbs Ferguson.
She is preceded in death by one brother, Chester Ferguson, and two sisters, Anna Wethington and Alcina Ferguson.
She worked for Laidlaw Industries in Peoria for many years.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2009, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens.
Graveside services will be held at Lebanon Cemetery near Petersburg on Friday at 10:00 a.m.
Memorials: Charity of Choice.
Online condolences can be sent at www.mottandhenning.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Velda Plopper
November 4, 2009
Cecelia was my mother's cousin and came to the farm to visit often. She loved flowers, enjoyed them and helped me plant some this spring at my home. Her cookies and candy were best ever. God Bless You for our times together. You will be missed.
Carol Himebaugh
November 4, 2009
Aunt Ceil will be missed. She was so good to my brothers, sisters,and myself when we were children. She is, and will always be one of the happiest memories of my childhood. I love you, Aunt Ceil
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