Kimberly Dawn Murphy, 55, passed away on October 19, 2026, at the James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Kim was born March 11, 1971, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, to the late Jerry and Terri (Grant) Hites, who preceded her in death. On July 8, 1993, she married Kyle Murphy.

Kim was a 1989 graduate of Upper Scioto Valley High School and received her bachelor's degree in education from The Ohio State University. She taught for six years at Columbus City Schools and retired from Findlay City Schools after 26 years. Kim volunteered for the Gliding Stars of Findlay-Adaptive Ice Skating program in Findlay and also the Special Olympics. She loved reading, boating, camping, Ohio State football, day trips and spending time with her friends. Kim was also an avid dog lover who loved her dogs. 

Survivors include her husband, Kyle Murphy of Pandora; two sons, Jarod Murphy of Pandora and Grant Murphy of Columbus, Ohio; two sisters, Wendy (Ronnie) Parker of Roundhead, Ohio, Kellie (Shane) Reed of Harrod, Ohio; and her step-father, Steve Suter of Bluffton.

Kim was preceded in death by her parents, Jerry and Terri Hites.

Kim's service will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services - Bluffton. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the funeral home. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Gliding Stars of Findlay.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.