Jean Lovett Murphy was born on May 10, 1931 at Detroit, MI to Temple and Mary (Hogue) Lovett. Having grandparents in Illinois often brought Jean to the Marshall area. Born a city girl, her dreams of marrying a farmer drove her to the countryside. It was there she met her life partner, an only child named George Thomas Murphy, an area farmer. Upon tying the knot on Feb. 13, 1950 in her parent’s home they began rural living on Dolson Prairie. She left the city life behind and became a dedicated farmer’s wife with no running water and no indoor toilet. George needed some farm hands so born to their union were Tom, Brian and Mariann. Jean spent several years involved in 4-H as a club leader where many young 4-H’ers learned to sew with her guidance. She pursued her love for sewing and teamed up with her sister Anne Kile. Together they created six beautiful wedding gowns for family members. Surviving are her children; Tom (Sally) Murphy, Brian (Cherise) Murphy and Mariann (Brian) Schaefer; grandchildren, Jeff (Amy) Murphy, Gayle (Jay) Rayhel, Carrie (Scott) Miller, Clint Murphy, Erin (Tim) McHenry, Sean Murphy, Daniel Murphy, Patrick Murphy, Anna Murphy, Erika (Justin) Dickerson and Nolan (Brittany) Schaefer.; 21 great-grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren and one on the way; two nieces, Margaret (Tony) Malone and Mary Jane (Larry) Bender and their families. Jean was blest to have had so many wonderful family members and special ladies who provided her with personal care in her residence so she could remain on the farm for several years. As dementia progressed, God opened a door for personal care in Willowbrook Memory Care of Marshall where she passed peacefully in the arms of Jesus, her personal Saviour , on Monday, March 23rd. The saying stands proven, “ you can take the girl out of the country but you can’t take the country out of the girl.” The family of Jean would like to thank everyone for their love and support during this difficult time. Due to current social restrictions and our concern for family and friends services in honor of her life will be limited to immediate family only. Services will be private. Thank you for understanding. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Clark County 4-H Foundation or the First Congregational Church. These contributions can be mailed directly to Pearce Funeral Home, 314 S. 6th St., Marshall, IL 62441 pearcefuneralservices.com.