Ruth Ann Murphy Buller
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Graveside services for Ruth Ann Murphy Buller, 90, Lawrence, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 1, 2022 at Clinton Cemetery in Clinton, KS. Ruth passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at her home.
Ruth was born on December 25, 1931 in Belvoir, KS, the daughter of Harry L. and Nina R. (Anderson) Murphy.
She graduated from Liberty Memorial High School in 1949. She worked at Hallmark Cards in different positions for 30 years and retired as a supervisor in 1990.
She was a member of Westside Presbyterian Church. Ruth had an extensive collection of all-things angels.
She married Eldon P. Miller and had 2 children. They later divorced. She married Wesley D. Buller on May 29, 1981 in Lawrence. He preceded her in death on April 2, 2018.
Ruth was also preceded in death by her parents, her son Jeffrey D. Miller; brothers H. Lesley Murphy, Jr. and Henry Murphy, sister Shirley Wagner; brother-in-laws Clyde Wagner and Richard R. Stanwix, and sister-in-law June Murphy.
Survivors include her daughter, Jennifer (Terry) Harris, daughter-in-law Janice Miller; grandchildren Kyle (Shelbie) Miller, Emily (Josh) Pritchard, Hayley (Jake) Sandgren and Lynsey (Jacob) Lyons; great grandchildren Caden and Hudson Pritchard; brothers Dean Murphy and Dale (Susan) Murphy, sister Verna Stanwix and cousin raised as sister Georgia (Alan) Oehrle; step-children Sandy White, Debbie (Ed) Munoz and Greg (Kelly) Buller and brother-in-law Clarence Buller. She also is survived by multiple nieces, nephews and cousins.
Ruth Ann will lie in state from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.
Memorial contributions may be made in Ruth’s name to Visiting Nurses, Alzheimer’s Association, or the American Cancer Society and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
THANK YOU FOR BEING PART OF ALL OF US AT WESTSIDE AND YOUR MANY WORLDS FOR ALL YOUR LIFE, RUTH. MAY YOUR BELOVEDS’ HEARTS’ MEMORY POCKETS WRAP AROUND THEM AS THEY FIND THEIR PEACE AS YOU HAVE BEEN REWARDED WITH YOURS. AMEN… Judy Wilson
So sorry for your loss! Thoughts and prayers to the family!
So sorry for your loss. She was supervisor for many years. She was a special lady.
Sandy Davis
To Jenny and all my cousins,
Hugs and prayers of comfort to all of you.
Wonderful memories and your faith will carry you through this difficult time. Ruth was a wonderful mom, grandma, sister, aunt, friend and cousin to all. So caring and concerned for all her family and friends. We will all miss her.
Love, comfort and prayers,
.Jane
Aunt Ruth loved her family and had the gift of recalling family events and birthdates. We loved hearing her tell stories of the Murphy family from childhood memories to her days on the ball field. She was a true sports fan and could be found watching any KU sport, the KC Chiefs, KC Royals & St. Louis Cardinals, even golf! She loved watching her children, grandchildren, and her great-grandsons play sports. Some may not know that she was an “Irish twin” – her brother Dean was born in January and she in December of the same year. In her later years, she was a “FB follower” of her family and always ended a response to a post with “love you!” She had a huge collection of cardinals & angels, so whenever we see a red bird, we will know she is near! She was a special lady ~ we will miss you Aunt Ruth very much! “Love you!” Pat & Vickie
Jenn and family–so sorry to hear of the death of your mom. It is always hard to lose a parent. May you remember happy times and memories as you go through the weeks and months ahead. Prayers and hugs to you my friend.