Candice Murphy

Candice Kaytlynn “Candy” Murphy, age 15, of Savanna, Illinois, died on November 10, 2008 at home surrounded by her loving family. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 13, 2008 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Savanna Burial will be in St. John Catholic Cemetery, Savanna. Visitation will be 4:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. A memorial may be given in Candy’s name to the Make A Wish Foundation. 640 N La Salle Dr # 280Chicago, IL 60654. Candy was born June 25, 1993 in Sterling, Illinois. She came into the lives of Robert and Lora Murphy on October 22, 1998 as a Foster Child. She became a permanent part of their family through adoption on January 10, 2001. Candy was a homebound student with the West Carroll school system. Throughout Candy’s life she fought a courageous battle with neurological brain disease. She was an inspiration to many; sharing her love and touching the lives of so many. Candy enjoyed music, watching Disney programs and movies and spending time with other children. Candy will be dearly missed by her parents, Robert and Lora Murphy of Savanna; two sisters, Katie Murphy of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Natalie (Travis) Newcomb of Clinton, Iowa; her nephew and best friend, Jackson; maternal grandmother, Myrna Dague of Sabula, Iowa; paternal grandparents, Pat (Ann) Murphy of Savanna; paternal great grandmother, Leola Wellman of Palmyra, Missouri and several Aunts, Uncles and cousins. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Ronald Dague; maternal great grandmother, Mary Stoddard; and paternal great grandfather, L. A. Wellman.