Ушла из жизни Норма Роза Мерфи, прославившаяся работой в Hallmark и благотворительностью

Норма Роза Мерфи скончалась 24 августа 2026 года в Индианаполисе после долгой жизни, посвященной семье и общественному служению. Она известна своей карьерой в компании Hallmark, работой в сфере Medicaid и созданием изделий ручной вязки, которые она жертвовала приютам и ветеранам.

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June 11, 1947 - Aug. 24, 2026 Norma Rose Murphy of Indianapolis peacefully passed into the arms of her Savior on Aug. 24, 2026, at her daughter's home, where she had lived for the past three years. Norma was born June 11, 1947, and grew up in Brazil, where in her early teen years she worked as a busgirl and hostess at her family’s popular restaurant, Hunts’ Pleasant Acres. After graduating from Van Buren High School, she attended the University of Illinois Chicago. She married Frank Murphy and moved to Canada before eventually returning to Indiana, where she began her career with Hallmark. During her years with Hallmark, she managed and oversaw numerous stores throughout Indianapolis and the surrounding communities. Following her time with Hallmark, she continued her career in public service, working for the State of Indiana in Medicaid Policy. Norma found joy in many things, especially spending time with her family, caring for her cats and creating beautiful hand-knit items. Her knitting became more than a hobby, and she sold her work in several local boutiques. She also generously donated her handmade creations to orphanages and veterans organizations, taking great joy in using her talents to bless others. Throughout her life, Norma was involved in her community and church. She taught both children’s and adult Sunday School classes, served as PTA President, led Girl Scout troops, taught adult knitting classes, organized a knitting guild and was a proud member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Norma is survived by her daughter, Julie Ann Milks (Ray); grandsons Nathan, Shawn and Damien; her brother, Norman J. Hunt, Jr. (Hiroko); her nephew, Chip Hunt; and her sister-in-law, Lynn Murphy. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Frank Murphy, and her parents, Geneva Rosemary (Schopmeyer) Hunt and Norman Jerome Hunt. A private graveside service will be held at Zion United Church of Christ Cemetery in Poland. A Celebration of Life will be held in Indianapolis at a later date.