Murphy, Sister Angela Mary (formerly Sister Stephen Mary) SL

Loretto Sister Angela Mary (formerly Sister Stephen Mary) Murphy died Jan. 16, 2022, at Loretto Motherhouse Infirmary in Nerinx, KY. She was 92. Received into Loretto Aug. 15, 1947, she was in the 75th year of her Loretto commitment. Born March 3, 1929, in Sterling, IL, to parents Genevieve (Potts) and Stephen Murphy. Earned a bachelor's in Spanish, with minors in English and education, in 1957 from Loretto Heights College, Denver. In her early years as a Loretto, Sr. Angie taught elementary grades in Texas and California; in Montgomery, AL, she taught high school. She was one of the first teachers at Colegio Loreto in La Paz, Bolivia, where she served from 1962-1972. Returning from South America, Sr. Angie taught primary grades for more than 20 years in St. Louis, and continued as a social service volunteer for another 20 years. She was known for responding to the needs of the poor and homeless wherever she served. Sr. Angie moved to Loretto Motherhouse in Nerinx in 2017, assisting other Loretto Community members until her death. Preceding her in death were her parents and brothers Jim, John, Robert and Stephen. She is survived by her sister, Mary Ann Schaecher of Rock Island, IL, and her sister-in-law, Arvilla Murphy of Sterling, IL. Wake 3:30 pm ET Jan. 19. Funeral Mass 10 am ET Jan. 20. Both at Loretto Motherhouse. Memorials may be made to the Sisters of Loretto for our mission, c/o Loretto Motherhouse, 515 Nerinx Road, Nerinx, KY 40049 or as an online gift at www.lorettocommunity.org .