Susan Murphy

A teacher for Jefferson Baptist Kindergarten and a resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 10:40 a.m. Saturday, July 4, 2009, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Bluebonnet. She was 53 and a native of New Orleans. A graduate of Newcomb College of Tulane University and a wife of 31 years, Susan was also a homemaker, teacher, wonderful cook, and loving wife and mother. She was also a campaign executive for United Way for three years. She was proud that she was born to shop and always kept a clean house. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Monday, July 6, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visiting resumes in the chapel on Tuesday from noon until service at 2 p.m., conducted by Paul Anderson, pastor. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Survived by her husband, Kevin Michael Murphy; daughter, Claire Elizabeth Murphy and fianc Drew Blanchard; son, Keith Michael Murphy and wife Amanda Albin; and sister, Bonnie Schexnayder and husband Merlin. Preceded in death by her father, John Van Hees; and mother, Elaine Van Hees. She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Donations can be made to Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge, 550 Lobdell Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70806 or Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 5990 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70808.

Visitation

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Monday, July 6, 2009
59pm 070709 12pm

Service

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
2pm

Cemetery

Resthaven Gardens of Memory
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816

Memorial Contributions

Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge
550 Lobdell Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA  70806

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
5990 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge, LA  70808