Laura L. Murphy

Laura L. Murphy, 65, of Huntington, passed away at 3:35 pm Thursday, August 7, 2025, at her residence with her family by her side. Laura was born on June 29, 1960, in Huntington, IN, the daughter of Francis Okuly and Evelyn "Suze" (Orr) Okuly. She graduated from Huntington North High School with the class of 1978. Laura married Kenneth Murphy on August 26, 1978, in Huntington, IN. Over the years Laura worked for Memcor, United Technologies, and Pathfinder Services. Laura loved her vegetable garden, playing cards, painting, doing puzzles, and diamond art. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family, hosting them at her house and cooking amazing meals for them. Survivors include her Husband, Kenneth Murphy of Huntington, IN; Three Daughters, Londa Murphy of Huntington, IN, Rena (John) Grunden of Huntington, IN, Adel (Brady) Sorrell of Huntington, IN; Son, Brett Bottorff of Chicago, IL; Ten Grandchildren, Lucy, Ellie, Trista, Bobby, Bri, Brad, Crystal, Aleigha, Cody, Paulina, Maddie, and Allie; Eleven Great Grandchildren; Three Brothers, Robert Okuly of MI, Thomas (Terri) Okuly of Huntington, IN, Mark (Brenda) Okuly of Andrews, IN; Two Sisters, Charlene "Charlie" (Ron) Howard of Concord, CA, and Rhonda L. (Chuck) Thweatt of Huntington, IN. She is preceded in death by her Father, Francis L. Okuly, Mother, Evelyn "Suze" L. Okuly, Brother, Andrew Okuly, Sister-In-Law, Tracy L. Okuly, and Sister-in-Law, Beverly Okuly. Visitation will be from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Adkins Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church with Father Tony Steinacker officiating. There will be one hour of visitation prior to the service. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Huntington. Preferred memorials to SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church or Cancer Services of Huntington County, in care of Adkins Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN, 46750. Please sign the online guest book at www.baileylove.com. Adkins Bailey-Love Mortuary is honored to serve the family of Laura L. Murphy.

Laura L. Murphy

June 29, 1960 - August 7, 2025