Phyllis Jean Murray

Phyllis Jean Murray, 95, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Friday, April 15, 2022, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur.

Phyllis was born on December 4, 1926, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Vilas Elzey and the late Ethel (Hakes) Elzey. She was united in marriage to William Murray on February 10, 1945, in Decatur, Indiana and he preceded her in death on August 6, 1982.

Phyllis was employed by North Adams Community Schools where she worked at the Southeast School as a Cafeteria Assistant for thirty plus years.

She was a member of First Baptist Church in Decatur, and a member of the Eastern Star.

Phyllis enjoyed her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She was a fabulous cook, loved crocheting and loved spending time with her best friend since the age of five, Jane Couch.

Survivors include her daughter, Deedra Pickford of Urbana, Ohio; son, William E. Murray of Decatur, Indiana; daughter Cindy Painter of Decatur, Indiana; five grandchildren, Amy (Thomas) Daniels, Stephanie (Shawn) Castle, Tony (Jennifer) Murray, Scott (Melissa) Murray and Jennifer (Ben) Kaiser; nine great-grandchildren, Brock (Michelle) Bahan, Lauren Smith, Hannah Smith, Connor Smith, Eric (Tiffany) Castle, Madison Murray, Griffin Murray, Langley Murray, and Xavier Brunett; seven great-great-grandchildren, Wyatt Gossard, Ethan Castle, Delaney Castle, Aynslee Hatton, Aubree Hatton, Avery Bahan, and Kason Bahan; and a cousin, Pete Reynolds of Royal Palm Beach, Florida.

She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Sarah Painter; brother, Vilas Elzey; two sons-in-law, Harold Painter and Steve Pickford; and a daughter-in-law, Judy Murray.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 21, 2022, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home – Decatur with Life Celebrant Molly Farthing officiating. Burial will follow in the Decatur Cemetery.

Family and friends will be received from 11:00 a.m. until the 1:00p.m. service Thursday, April 21, 2022, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials can be given to the ACCF – Angel Cancer Fund.

Arrangements by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, in Decatur, Indiana