Ruth Peck Murphy, 89, of Calabash, NC and formerly of Butler and Ortley Beach, NJ, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at her home. Born in North Arlington, NJ on the twenty-first of August, 1936, Ruth was a daughter of the late William and Margaret Curran Peck. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years, Robert "Bob" Murphy in 2021; and a granddaughter, Megan Murphy in 1996. Ruth was a longtime member of St Brendan Catholic Church. She enjoyed traveling both domestically and internationally and was a frequent cruiser.  Ruth was a lifelong NY Mets fan, enjoyed relaxing at the Jersey Shore and spending time with her family. Surviving are her beloved children, Robert Murphy and wife Judith of Cranford, NJ, Eileen Post and husband Russell of Stockholm, NJ, Diane Williams and husband Butch Jachimczuk of Fair Bluff, NC, Karen Hughes and husband Stephen of Ocean Isle Beach, NC, Kevin Murphy and wife Willa Bernstein of NY, NY; grandchildren, Jessie Murphy, Eric Murphy, Doug Post, Russell Post, Steven Williams, Michele Williams, Honor Murphy, Anna Braz, and Eva Murphy; and great grandchildren, Joshua Murphy, Ian Murphy, Gianna Williams, Kylie Williams, Madison Post, and Brooks Post. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:00AM on Friday, February 6, 2026 in St. Brendan The Navigator Catholic Church, Shallotte, NC. Inurnment will follow in the Church Columbarium. You are cordially invited to a reception at The Thistle following services. The family requests with gratitude that you consider donating in Ruth's name to Sisters of Christian Charity (https://www.sccus.org/). Online condolences are encouraged and may be sent to the family at www.fulwoodfuneralservice.com

Michael J Fulwood Funeral & Cremation Service

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