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Gladys Murphy, 90, died Thursday, January 30, 2003 in Albuquerque following a short illness. She is survived by daughters, Cecile (Gerry) Adams of Budapest, Hungary, Rose Ann (John) Porter of Baku, Azerbaijan, and Debra (Roy) Thornton of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Tracey Hedges, Kelly (Juergen) Hedges-Klenk, Laura (Jim) Ellenbecker, Megan Adams, Sarah, Cory and George Thornton; and great-grandchildren, Matthew Lucero, Alexander and Elena Klenk, Danny and Nathan Ellenbecker, and Beverly Romero; nieces, Barbara Vukanovich and Sherry Blackwell; and nephews, Gregory Gisebert and Gary Geiger. Gladys was born in Moffat County Colorado on April 2, 1912, the daughter of Isaac Rhodes and Effie Miller and lived most of her life in Craig, Colorado. She married Cecil Murphy on November 1, 1931 and they homesteaded on Elk Creek, later moving to a farm on Breeze Basin. While in Craig she was an active member and officer of many organizations, including the Business and Professional Women's Club, which named her Woman of the Year, the Cemetery Association and Alpha Tau Sorority. She was a longtime member of the Mites Society and the First Christian Church. Gladys worked for many years as a bookkeeper at the Craig National Bank, Moffat County Creamery and Craig Furniture. She moved to Albuquerque in 1996 to be near her daughters. Her parents; husband, Cecil Murphy; and a son, Harold Glen preceded her in death. Services will be held at the First Christian Church in Craig, Colorado. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Museum of Northwest Colorado, 590 Yampa Avenue, Craig, Colorado 81625. Gladys had a long and happy life. She was a friend to all and an inspiration to her family. She will be deeply missed.
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