Karley Kay Murphy

Karley Kay Murphy, age 32, passed away July 20, 2026, in Rigby, Idaho. Karley was eager to meet her big brother, Dennis, and arrived prematurely on June 22, 1994. She was born to Spencer Wayne Murphy and Debra Kay Kicinski Murphy in Eugene, Oregon.

Following her parents’ divorce, Karley moved with her father, Spencer, and her brother Dennis to Cedar City, Utah. Her father later married Kaysha Morris, and a new chapter of family life began. Karley was excited to become a big sister, and she treasured each of her younger siblings as they came along.

Karley began elementary school in Cedar City, Utah. At the age of 10, she moved to LaBelle, Idaho, to live with her grandparents, David and Leah Morris. She loved them dearly. She attended Harwood Elementary, Midway Middle School, and Jefferson High School. During her senior year, she lived with her family in Manhattan, Nevada, and graduated from Round Mountain High School. After graduation, Karley returned to Idaho.

Karley found joy in the simple things that made life special. She loved taking pictures, reading, blogging, diamond art, making jewelry, riding her bike, and walking the greenbelt. She collected elephants, unicorns, ducks, books, and stuffed animals. She also had a deep love for Citizen Soldier's music. She attended their concerts, collected their merchandise, and treasured every CD. Their words meant something deeply personal to her, and she felt their music in her heart.

Everyone who knew Karley knew that she was a hugger. Her hugs were one of the ways she showed the people around her how much she cared.

On March 17, 2019, Karley reconnected with her Forever Person, Ryan Simon. They became engaged on Christmas Day, December 25, 2020. Ryan was her rock, and the two were rarely apart except when Ryan was at work. Their love was a beautiful and important part of Karley's life.

Karley was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Karley is survived by her fiancé Ryan Simon and his family; her parents Spencer and Kaysha Murphy of Manhattan, Nevada and Debra Kicinski Smith; her grandfather David Morris (Leah Morris deceased) previously Labelle, ID currently Jefferson City, Montana; her grandmother Debbie Murphy Ashdown of Manhattan, Nevada; and her siblings Dennis Murphy of Round Mountain, Nevada; Leandra Murphy of Round Mountain, Nevada; Jacob Murphy of Manhattan, Nevada; Alectra Murphy of Round Mountain, Nevada; Preston Murphy of Manhattan,

Nevada; Christopher Ashdown of Eugene, Oregon; and Justin Harrison Lyons of Cave Junction, Oregon. She is also survived by her beloved fur babies Wesley and Scooter. Karley was preceded in death by her grandmother Leah Morris, her grandfather Dennis Murphy, and her best friend Naomi Tyla Hoogs.

Karley leaves behind a lifetime of memories, countless hugs, and a love that will continue to live in the hearts of everyone who knew her. She was deeply loved, and she will be deeply missed.

Services for Karly will be held at a later date. Please check back to her obituary for updated information and times.