Pam was born February 8, 1945, in Springfield, the daughter of Robert F. and Dorothy Mae Gannon Noesges. She married Kenneth Eugene Murphy on May 9, 1981, in Springfield.
Pam graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in 1963 and earned her associate degree from Springfield College. She also attended Sangamon State University. Pam was employed with the State of Illinois for 40 years; retiring from the Illinois Dept. of Transportation, where she was the Scenic Byways Coordinator and later served as a consultant. She was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church and served as a grant writer for the school, served on the funeral luncheon committee, and volunteered for their Rainbows program. Pam choreographed grade school talent shows, was an assistant soccer coach for the Lincoln Heritage League, and assistant volleyball coach for St. Agnes. She enjoyed attending sporting events, dancing, playing cards, trivia and games, traveling, playing golf and tennis, crossword puzzles and was an avid reader.
She was preceded in death by her parents and sister-in-law, Sandra Noesges.
Pam is survived by her husband, Kenneth Murphy of Springfield; her daughters, Lauren (David) Davsko Niepert, Meghan Murphy, and Ali Murphy, all of Springfield; granddaughter, Cameryn Elizabeth Murphy of Springfield; siblings, Marsha (Andrew) Gordon of Springfield and Mark Noesges of Kingwood, TX; and several brothers and sisters-in-laws, nieces and nephews; and many close friends.
Visitation: Family will receive friends from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Butler Funeral Home-Springfield, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield, IL. Visitation will begin with a prayer service at 4:00 p.m.
Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 245 N. Amos Ave., Springfield with Rev. Daniel J. Bergbower, celebrant. Due to COVID restrictions, there will be limited capacity.
Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Agnes School, 251 N. Amos St., Springfield, IL 62702, Rainbows.org , 614 Dempster St., Suite C, Evanston, IL 60202 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.
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