Patricia Ann Murphy

Patricia Millott Murphy, 97, of Bloomington, Minnesota, died October 21, 2024. She was born March 17, 1927, in Chicago, Illinois to Arthur Thomas Millott and Margaret McKenna Millott. Patty is survived by her five children, Peg Murphy (Larry Laux), Kakie Dewell (Ken), Betsy Eisen (Reiner), Dan Murphy (David Jaramillo) and Barb Murphy. She is also survived by her eleven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Patty is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years Theodore (Ted) Murphy, her two brothers, Daniel Millott and Thomas Millott, and sister-in-law Judy. Patty's father worked for General Electric during her youth, and the family moved throughout the country every year until she was in the ninth grade. She then settled into her life in Minneapolis and graduated from West High School where she made many lifelong friends. Patty began her college life at St. Mary's College in Notre Dame, IN, where she completed her first year. She completed her studies and degree at the University of Minnesota where she met and married her husband, Ted Murphy. Patty and Ted raised their family in Morningside and lived in the same house for 55 years. Patty was involved in all things Morningside: The Women's Club, theater arts group, bridge groups, neighborhood coffee chats, birthday clubs, League of Women Voters, etc. She was an avid reader and frequented the Morningside library weekly. Patty was also an excellent bridge player and participated in several bridge groups. She adored all kinds of theater and attended performances in New York City and at many Minneapolis venues. Later in Patty's life, when all her children were older, she began working outside the home. Some of her favorite jobs were working at the Minneapolis Children's Theater and at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts Museum Shop. She obtained her real estate license when she was in her late fifties and enjoyed a successful career until she was eighty. Patty and Ted moved to Friendship Village Bloomington in 2006 where she lived for 18 years. She participated in everything and attended many programs and musical performances. A special blessing in her life was singing in the Village's group, "Sing for Your Life," a group that benefited the residents and their families. They performed lively concerts with nostalgic songs. Patty was very well known around Friendship Village and well loved. She always had a feisty, friendly spirit and made her opinions known! From Independent living to Assisted Living to her end care in Skilled Nursing, Friendship Village was the best. The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the special team members who became like family and cared for Patty so well. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be in Patty's memory to: Team Member Appreciation Fund (TMAF), Friendship Village Bloomington, 8100 Highwood Drive, Bloomington, MN 55438 or to Grace Hospice, 1015 4th Avenue North, Suite 206, Minneapolis, MN 55405. An Inurnment will take place at Fort Snelling in Minneapolis on December 6, 2024. A Celebration of Life will follow at 12:00 pm in Friendship Hall at Friendship Village Bloomington, 8130 Highwood Drive, Bloomington, MN.

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Patricia Ann Murphy

March 17, 1927 - October 21, 2024

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Patricia Ann Murphy

March 17, 1927 - October 21, 2024

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