Sandra Lea "Sandy" Murphy

Sandra Lea “Sandy” Murphy, 76, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital.

She was born July 16, 1948, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Lee and Thelma (Crecelius) Adkins. 

Sandy is survived by her son, Todd Day of Shelbyville; daughter, Brandy Coomes and husband, Timothy, of Shelbyville; brothers, Jim Adkins and wife, Julie, of Fairland, Wayne Adkins and wife, Anita, of Carmel, and Dale Adkins and wife, Runea, of Boggstown; sisters, Jane York and husband, Richard of Shelbyville, and Roxy Eldridge of Fairland; grandchildren, Jacob, Grace and Luke Coomes; brother-in-law, Roger Wheeler; special friend, Dale Richardson; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Wanda Wheeler. 

In 1966, she graduated from Triton High School.

She retired in 2004, as a clerk for Kroger, with 33 years of service.

Sandy was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.

She enjoyed gardening and listening to music.

Visitation will be from 10 am to Noon, Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.

Funeral services will follow at Noon, at the funeral home.

Interment will be at Fairland Cemetery in Fairland.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Indiana Chapter, 50 E. 91st St., Suite 100, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240.

Online condolences may be shared with Sandy’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.