Edith A. (Sula) Murphy

Edith A. (Sula) Murphy passed away Monday, April 26, 2021 at the Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, Colorado at the age of 95. She was born to Anton and Alice (Mares) Sula on October 15, 1925 in Wilson, Kansas. She was united in marriage to Paul Murphy on May 15, 1960 in San Diego, California. They were blessed with a daughter, Maureen. Paul passed away in 2007. Edith grew up in Wilson where she attended Wilson High School and graduated with the class of 1943. Following her graduation, she set off for California where she furthered her education at San Diego State and earned her bachelor’s degree in Education. She taught at San Diego schools until her retirement in 1961. Edith was passionate about her Czech heritage and was a lifetime member of the Opera House and Kansas Sokols. She belonged to the Order of the Eastern Star and was a Past Worthy Matron. Edith enjoyed spending time with her family and reading. She is preceded in death by her parents, Anton and Alice Sula and brother Tony (Evelyn) Sula. Edith is survived by her daughter, Maureen (Bobby) Henderson of Eagle, CO; nephew, Brett Sula of Salina, KS; and two granddaughters, Shannon Henderson (Matthew Lehr) and Ashlyn Henderson. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Wilson starting at 10:30 AM. Visitation will be on Monday at the funeral home from 2PM until 7PM. Memorials are suggested to the Shriners for Children Medical Center and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, PO BOX 533, Wilson, KS 67490.