Diane Lillian Murphy (Thornton),76, better known to her biggest fans and loved ones as "Snooky", passed into the sweetest peace with her entire family by her side on April 28, 2018. Diane, "Snooky", grew up in South Plainfield, NJ she married her high school sweetheart of 56 years, Thomas Murphy.
Fulfilling one of their biggest dreams, "Snooks and Murph", moved from NJ to their forever home in Hobe Sound, FL. Snooky's loving devotion to her family and her close circle of friends defined her wonderful life.
Diane's life and legacy will continue to be celebrated through her children, grandchildren, loving family and friends, and the memory of her crystal blue eyes and red lipstick.
Diane will be welcomed to heaven by her brother Edward Billian, her sister Dolores Saverd, her sister Edna Osmond, her father Charles "Chick" Thornton, and her mother Helen "Darling" Thornton.
Those who will continue to celebrate her wonderful life include- her husband, Thomas Murphy of Hobe Sound, FL and Buster; her son Jimmy Murphy with wife Kim (Hoffman) and Derek; her daughter Katy (Driscoll) and husband Dennis; her daughter Jennifer (Olsen) and husband Robert, her grandchildren Stephanie (Marianne), Jessica, Haley, Conner, and Amber, .