Jean C. "Ahmie" Murphy passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026, at the age of 97.

Born on July 10, 1928, in the Town of Washington, New York, Jean was the daughter of the late Raymond and Julia Sherow Cromwell. She graduated from Arlington High School in 1946 and went on to build a career in collections, working in both Poughkeepsie, New York, and Escondido, California.

Jean was a woman who cherished holidays, family traditions, and the joy of gathering with loved ones. Above all else, she was fiercely devoted to her children and family, whose lives were enriched by her love, strength, and unwavering support.

Jean is survived by her son, Philip Schultz and his wife, Kathryn; her grandchildren, Ross Schultz of Poughkeepsie, New York, and Dawn Schultz Ulloa of Poway, California; her great-grandchildren, Elena and A.J. Ulloa of Poway, California; her nephew, Michael Philipbar; and her cousin, Carol DiBenedetto.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Robert Murphy, in 2009, and by her son, Peter, in 2021.

Jean's family will remember her for her warmth, dedication, and the lasting traditions she created for those she loved. Her memory will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Hudson Valley Hospice Foundation, 80 Washington St., Suite 204, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (www.hvhospice.org).

Services will begin at 11:30 am at the Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel, 342 South Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12602.  Please arrive at 11:15 am and gather at the cemetery office.  In lieu of flowers please consider donations to Meals on Wheels of Hyde Park, 1 Church Street, Hyde Park, NY 12538  https://mealsonwheelsofhp.org.