Kathy Jo Murray, 46, of Pana, IL passed away Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024 in Pana Community Hospital. She was born Oct. 10, 1977 in Terre Haute, IN, daughter of Fred and Julie Garner Shaffner. Kathy was a graduate of Pana High School and a member of Central Illinois Trucking Association. She had worked as a cosmetologist at Merle Norman until 2022 and most recently worked at the Popcorn Factory for the last 1 1/2 years.Kathy is survived by her partner, Jason Hrabak; father, Fred Shaffner, Pana, IL; children; Kristen (AJ) Cook, Alex Murray (fianc'e, Kristina Hoover), Allison Murray; stepchildren: Jamie Hunter, Anna Hrabak, Rebel Hrabak; granddaughter, Ava Hoover, Siblings: Jerry (Cathy) Shaffner, Nakomis, IL: Chris (Tina) Shaffner, Pana, IL; nephew, Michael Shaffner (Significant other, Mayline) Pana, IL; great nephews, Mateo Shaffner & Miguel Shaffner; special friend, James Hunter and longtime friends, Pat & Gary Cason. She was preceded in death by her mother, Julie Shaffner and her grandparents.Funeral services for Kathy will be Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024 at 1:00 PM in Pearce Funeral Home, Marshall, IL with Joe Irwin officiating. Burial will be in South Vigo Cemetery, Marshall, IL. Visitation will be held Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 from 5:00 -8;00 PM in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home, Pana and on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 20204 from 12:00 PM until service time in Pearce Funeral Home in Marshall, IL. Memorials in Kathy's memory may be made to the family and will be accepted by McCracken-Dean Funeral Home who is assisting the family. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.