An incredible woman, Peggy Pauline Murphy/ Eakin, left this world to be with her lord and savior on March 15, 2024.
She was proceeded in death by her parents, Frank L. Murphy and Margaret Grace Murphy. Her parents met in Deer Park, Md., and took up roots in Cassville. Frank and Margaret reared 11 children on a coal miner’s wage. Peggy loved her parents and her siblings tremendously. The children have always been very close. There was never a dull moment and stories of her childhood are ones of love and laughter.
She is also proceeded by her siblings, Doris Jean Brady, Leah Faye Hines, Lavera Jane Harvey “Doodle”, Frank Lincoln Murphy Jr. “Bing”, John R, Murphy, Loretta Gray “Ret”, and Margret Ann Braham “Patsy”; and son-in-law, Earl Darnell. The family members are known to carry a nickname given by their father as a term of endearment. Peggy was often called “Wiggy.” Also proceeded in death by daughter-in-law, Lori Anne Eakin, married to her son Mathiew; and her lifetime friend and companion, Robert Cordwell “Bob.”
Peggy is survived by three siblings, Barbara Jean Smith “Smokey,” Sandra Kay Alt “Sandy” and Harland Lewis Murphy “Gabby.”
Peggy is survived by her five children, several grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
Her oldest daughter Alisa Jane Strakal and husband Bill, her four children, and their children; Elton Darnell, Patrick Darnell, his wife Kristen, and children, Peggy Darnell and her son, Samuel Darnell, and his son. Alisa’s family also includes several stepchildren, stepgrandchildren, and stepgreat-grandchildren.
Her oldest son Joseph Albert Eakin Jr., significant other Linda Stump, and his three children; his daughter Christy Higginbotham and her husband Troy, and her four children. His oldest son Joseph T. Eakin, spouse Venessa, and their five children. His youngest Michael Eakin and his three children.
Her son Raymond Wayne Eakin and significant other Ellen Huff, and his three children; Sharon Eakin, Ryan Eakin, spouse Anna, and his six children, and Nolan Eakin.
Her youngest daughter, Belinda Lee Thobois “Boo”, her son Craig Thobois, his spouse Ami, and their four children.
Her youngest son, Mathiew Curtis Eakin “Buck” and his five children; his oldest son, Mathiew Eakin, his oldest daughter, Amber Shuck, spouse Brandon, and her daughter. His youngest son, Jake Eakin and spouse Shelby. His two youngest daughters, (the twins); Megan Eakin and her two daughters. Kelli Eakin, significant other Michael, and her two children.
Peggy is survived by many, many, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews who have fond memories of her.
There are many lives she has touched during her time here and she was always kind to them all.
Peggy was a hard worker her whole life and she was always there for those she loved. She helped her mother by looking after her siblings, cooking and with other chores. She helped her father work on projects outside the house. She worked two jobs raising her five children and sacrificed everyday so they were cared for. She was employed at a drug store in Morgantown at an early age, the Value King and The Carousel on the Mileground, This Ole Farm, and for 30-plus years she worked at Friendship Manor on Patteson Drive as their cook. The people at Friendship Manor loved her and her cooking so much they asked her to come back after she retired because they could not find anyone to replace her. Peggy was blessed with skills in cooking and baking, and everyone benefited from her gift.
Peggy enjoyed her life through other things as well besides family and cooking. She loved music, singing and dancing. She loved sewing, knitting, playing cards, working puzzles, watching movies, traveling, RC Cola, animals and especially her dog, Jack. She believed in God and often expressed her love for Jesus.
It was Peggy’s way to put others before herself and give what little she had. She was strong, smart, witty, and everyone knew how courageous she was. She took care of family. She had a special relationship with everyone in her life where you felt important and loved. She will remain in all our hearts and the stories of how she made us laugh will carry on for generations.
