Sandra Jean Murphy

Sandra Jean Murphy, age 85, of Davenport, passed away on May 5, 2024, at Genesis Medical Ceneter, East Campus. Funeral services and Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am, Monday, May 13, 2024, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Bettendorf. The family will greet friends from 9:30 am until the time of the service. Burial will be in Rock Island National Cemetery.

 Sandra was born on March 30, 1939, In Rock Island to Andrew and Margaret (Crutchelow) Barr. She graduated from Rock Island High School in 1957. Sandra was united in marriage to James Murphy Jr., on May 27, 1961, at Sacred Heart Church, Rock Island. He preceded her in death on September 1, 2008. Sandra worked in the banking industry at several banks over a 20-year span. She was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church. She volunteered at the church as well as Ridgecrest Village.

 Survivors include a daughter, Jamie (Mark) Meyer of O’Fallon, MO, a son, Michael Murphy of North Liberty; grandchildren, Robert Meyer of Wentzville, MO, Andrew Meyer of Scottsdale, AZ, Ryan (Megan) Meyer of Belton, MO, and Mackenzie Murphy of Cedar Rapids; and a great-grandson, Cameron Meyer; and a sister, Janet Long.