Ruth H. Murfin, 102, of Vandalia, Illinois, formerly of Vernon, IL, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2015, at Vandalia, IL. Private family services will be held at a later date at Patoka Cemetery, Patoka, IL. Memorials: Patoka United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 96, Patoka, IL. She was born December 21, 1912, in Patoka, IL, the daughter of Rufus & Carrie (Williams) Stephens. Married Donald D. Murfin on January 07, 1931, Carlyle, IL, he passed away January 3, 1985. She was a 1929 graduate of Salem High School, homemaker & a member of Patoka United Methodist Church, Patoka, IL. She is survived by: Son - Mark A. Murfin Sr. & Barbara, Marion, IL; Daughter - Donna R. Crotser & John, Vandalia, IL; Grandchildren - Kimberly (Murfin) Cole, Carbondale, IL, Keila (Murfin) Rader & Matt, Gordonville, VA, Dr. Mark Murfin, Jr. & Brenda, Vernon, IL, Brian Murfin, Alpharetta, GA, & Kristi (Crotser) Higgins & Kevin, Bloomington, IL; Several Great Grandchildren; Several Great Great Grandchildren & Sisters-in-law - Cleta & Artie Stephens. Preceded in death by: Parents; Husband; Brothers - Bud, R.J., James & Bill Stephens; Sisters - Frieda Tyler, Lois Williams & Juanita Meyer; 2 Infant Grandchildren.