Lafayette County bids farewell to longtime public servant Ann Murphy

Lee Trawick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Ann Murphy's 41-year distinguished career as a public servant spans over four decades, culminating in her recent retirement. Born and raised in Mayo, she graduated from Lafayette High School in 1982. Her commitment to service was deeply influenced by her three older brothers' military service during wartime. Inspired by them, Murphy enlisted in the United States “I felt joining with them would be a great way I could give back to my country as well," Murphy said. Following her graduation, Murphy underwent basic training at Fort Dix in New Jersey, subsequently pursuing advanced individual training as a combat medic at Fort Sam Houston in Texa