1933
Yolonda (Hoover) Murphy
2024
Yolonda Murphy
February 26, 1933 — March 24, 2024
Yolonda (Hoover) Murphy
age 91, passed into Heaven on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Woodland Country Manor, Somerville, OH.
She was born February 26, 1933 in Estill County, KY to Charles and Geneva (Winkle) Hoover. Yolonda was their eldest daughter of six children. They moved to Ohio and eventually to Camden where she lived her life and proudly called home, graduating from Camden High School in 1950. She married Ray E Murphy of Hamilton, Ohio on September 15, 1951. Her life changed in 1956 when her first daughter was born. Motherhood took over her life and she served in various positions such as home room mother, band parent, and Girl Scout Leader. Yolonda served as the Librarian at the Camden Branch of the Preble County District Library retiring in 1996 having worked there since 1974. She enjoyed volunteering at the Camden Archives and felt strongly that the history of Camden be preserved for future generations. In addition, she enjoyed working the election polls and served as judge for Somers Township for many years. Yolonda was a charter member of First Southern Baptist Church of Camden which was founded in 1951. She was very active in the church as a Sunday School Teacher, Vacation Bible School worker and on multiple committees. She loved serving her Lord within the Church and in being a prayer warrior. Yolonda was also an active 65 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was honored to serve in many capacities over the years, such as Worthy Matron for her local chapter, Grand Representative to PR, and appointed as Deputy Grand Matron for the District. She made friends from all over the State of Ohio and beyond. She served on the board for the International Rainbow for Girls for the Camden Assembly for many years and served as Mother Advisor for seven years during the time that all three of her daughters were active in this organization. Yolonda enjoyed gardening, canning and cooking. As much as she enjoyed all of these things, her greatest joy came from spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. You would find her on the sideline watching and cheering them on as they played in their various sports, in their 4-H careers and any activities they were involved in.
Preceding her in death was her Husband, Parents and two sisters Norma Deem and Inas Clark, one brother, Charles Hoover Jr, and in-laws, Edna Arnold, Gene Arnold, Doris Myers, Cliff Myers, Jim Deem, Carl Clark, Bobbie Heidler and a niece, Brenda Cooper.
She is survived by her three daughters: Rhonda (Mike) Cottingim, Jenny (Ken) Ward, and Lisa (LJ) Bertke. Grandchildren: Chris (Amanda) Ward, Nathan (Mary) Ward, Ryan (Mandi Gately) Cottingim, Charles (Angie) Back, and Stephanie (Ryan) Kennedy. Great Grandchildren: Cooper, Tate, & Brenan Ward, Nolan and Ruth Ward, Willa Back, Scarlett and Landon Kennedy. Two brothers: William (Carolyn) Hoover and Del (Pat) Hoover. Sister-in-law: Barbara Hoover and numerous nieces and nephews and extended family.
Visitation will be held Wednesday April 3rd from 11 am to 1pm at the First Southern Baptist Church in Camden with services starting at 1 pm. Officiated by Dr. Greg Jackson, who she loved as a friend as well as her pastor. Burial will be at Fairmont Cemetery next to her husband of 69 years.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Friends of the Camden Library (104 S Main Street, Camden, OH 45311) which will support the children’s summer reading program as well as other programs. Mom always encouraged all children to read promoting the summer reading contest to all who entered her library. She loved suggesting books and would delight in helping them pick out books that they would enjoy.
The family would like to recognize and thank the staff of Woodland Country Manor and Dr. James Thomson. Your expertise care, dedication, kindness and compassion for our mother are truly appreciated.
age 91, passed into Heaven on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Woodland Country Manor, Somerville, OH.
She was born February 26, 1933 in Estill County, KY to Charles and Geneva (Winkle) Hoover. Yolonda was their eldest daughter of six children. They moved to Ohio and eventually to Camden where she lived her life and proudly called home, graduating from Camden High School in 1950. She married Ray E Murphy of Hamilton, Ohio on September 15, 1951. Her life changed in 1956 when her first daughter was born. Motherhood took over her life and she served in various positions such as home room mother, band parent, and Girl Scout Leader. Yolonda served as the Librarian at the Camden Branch of the Preble County District Library retiring in 1996 having worked there since 1974. She enjoyed volunteering at the Camden Archives and felt strongly that the history of Camden be preserved for future generations. In addition, she enjoyed working the election polls and served as judge for Somers Township for many years. Yolonda was a charter member of First Southern Baptist Church of Camden which was founded in 1951. She was very active in the church as a Sunday School Teacher, Vacation Bible School worker and on multiple committees. She loved serving her Lord within the Church and in being a prayer warrior. Yolonda was also an active 65 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was honored to serve in many capacities over the years, such as Worthy Matron for her local chapter, Grand Representative to PR, and appointed as Deputy Grand Matron for the District. She made friends from all over the State of Ohio and beyond. She served on the board for the International Rainbow for Girls for the Camden Assembly for many years and served as Mother Advisor for seven years during the time that all three of her daughters were active in this organization. Yolonda enjoyed gardening, canning and cooking. As much as she enjoyed all of these things, her greatest joy came from spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. You would find her on the sideline watching and cheering them on as they played in their various sports, in their 4-H careers and any activities they were involved in.
Preceding her in death was her Husband, Parents and two sisters Norma Deem and Inas Clark, one brother, Charles Hoover Jr, and in-laws, Edna Arnold, Gene Arnold, Doris Myers, Cliff Myers, Jim Deem, Carl Clark, Bobbie Heidler and a niece, Brenda Cooper.
She is survived by her three daughters: Rhonda (Mike) Cottingim, Jenny (Ken) Ward, and Lisa (LJ) Bertke. Grandchildren: Chris (Amanda) Ward, Nathan (Mary) Ward, Ryan (Mandi Gately) Cottingim, Charles (Angie) Back, and Stephanie (Ryan) Kennedy. Great Grandchildren: Cooper, Tate, & Brenan Ward, Nolan and Ruth Ward, Willa Back, Scarlett and Landon Kennedy. Two brothers: William (Carolyn) Hoover and Del (Pat) Hoover. Sister-in-law: Barbara Hoover and numerous nieces and nephews and extended family.
Visitation will be held Wednesday April 3rd from 11 am to 1pm at the First Southern Baptist Church in Camden with services starting at 1 pm. Officiated by Dr. Greg Jackson, who she loved as a friend as well as her pastor. Burial will be at Fairmont Cemetery next to her husband of 69 years.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Friends of the Camden Library (104 S Main Street, Camden, OH 45311) which will support the children’s summer reading program as well as other programs. Mom always encouraged all children to read promoting the summer reading contest to all who entered her library. She loved suggesting books and would delight in helping them pick out books that they would enjoy.
The family would like to recognize and thank the staff of Woodland Country Manor and Dr. James Thomson. Your expertise care, dedication, kindness and compassion for our mother are truly appreciated.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
11:00am - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)
First Southern Baptist Church
Funeral Service
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
1:00 - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)
First Southern Baptist Church
Burial
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
2:00 - 2:30 pm (Eastern time)
Fairmount Cemetery
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