Sally McConnell Murphy Scott, 94, of Laramie, Wyoming passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018 surrounded by family at Hospice of Laramie. Sally was born to Albert and Clara McConnell in Laramie on November 26, 1923. She was one of seven children.
Sally loved family. Whether it was a late night game of Scrabble listening to Patsy Cline over a nip of Baileys or a family gathering with favorite recipes like potato soup and cheesy grits casserole, she made her home warm and welcoming. She lived without judgment and prejudice while also maintaining strong beliefs in equality, justice and fairness. There wasn’t a topic of current events or politics in which she wouldn’t engage, but she always did so with thoughtfulness and respect. Sally brought banter, comfort, laughter and love to her family and friends and did so with beauty, grace and humility.
Sally had not only beauty and wit but she was also athletic and active. As a member of the Casper Country Club, she played tennis, golf and was known to host her large extended family many summers at Lake Alcova, playing games and enjoying the outdoors. She was an avid bowler, bowling a 299 at the age of 60. Known around town as a great walker, she walked everywhere up to the time she moved from Casper to Laramie. She also served for many years as a volunteer for Meals on Wheels.
She married Robert Murphy in 1942 in Paris, Texas and together they had nine children. Later in life after Robert’s passing, she married David Scott in 1975, and Sally became a loving step-mother to four more children. David and Sally were members of the Casper Boat Club and spent much time sailing together.
Sally is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Clara McConnell; husbands Robert J. Murphy and David A. Scott; son Randall Murphy and step-daughter Patty Scott-Leonard; and siblings Pat McConnell-Ward, Albert McConnell Jr., Dewey McConnell and Myrle McConnell-Brown; grandson Sean Colton and great-granddaughter Kelsie Colton.
She will be missed by her very large extended family including her children Kerry Murphy-Colton, Barry Murphy, Terry Murphy, Wendy Murphy-Harris, Lindy Murphy, Rebecca Murphy-Griffith, Janis Murphy and Melissa Murphy-Zieres and step-children Bill Scott, Jim Scott and Sue Scott-Speas. She is further survived by twenty-four grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and siblings Marion McConnell-Stillman and Roger McConnell.
A celebration of Sally’s life will be held on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Vedauwoo, starting at 10 a.m.
Contributions can be made in Sally’s name to Natrona County Meals on Wheels, 1760 E 12th St, Casper, WY 82601.
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She amazed me rearing all those children and demonstrating energy and productivity well into her 80's. We lost dad just a month later and that generation was truly great Becky Haley Steensland
Lindy, Murphy, and Wendy, my sincere Condolences to you and your family.
Sally leaves behind a beautiful legacy. My deepest sympathies go out to Sally's family and friends.
Condolences from the Warren "Cy" Wallace family. Dad shared quite a few stories of young adult adventures in Laramie with Sally and Bob. A great generation. The fun continued at the Murphy house near St. Anthony Church. Our prayers to you all. Rosemarie Wallace and family--Janet, Charlotte, Lynn, Gretchen, Vickie, and Warren
Terry and family. Thinking about you at this difficult time. Love, Elizabeth (Liz) Stransky
My most heartfelt condolences to all of Sally’s family and friends. I still remember, as a friend of her youngest daughter Missy, thinking of Sally as something of an enigma...and inspiration for what life can be as an older woman. I was intrigued by her life. When I lost my husband at age 38, the memory of how Sally lived life gave me hope that I could still live a full, interesting, vivacious life. She (and my baby boy) was my inspiration to go on. Her life showed me how. All my love to a most inspired soul.
Fond memories of time spent with Sally and her family. "There's one more angel in heaven, there's one more star in the sky" Des Bennion and family
The staff of Wyoming Public Media send condolences to the family of Sally Scott. We know she will be missed by many. Her support of Wyoming Public Radio is greatly appreciated. Cindy Elrod Broadcast Assistant
Gracious, kind person who weathered life’s pains with dignity