Entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 12, 2012, Elizabeth Ann Murphy Semken, 80, of Charleston, widow of Forrester Knowles Semken. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her service on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 2:00 pm in Old St. Andrews Episcopal Church. Interment will follow in the Churchyard. Arrangements are being made by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway.
Mrs. Semken was born July 6, 1931 in Charleston, SC, the daughter of the late William G. Murphy and Sara Rebecca Kimbeau Murphy. She was a graduate of St. Andrews High School, retired from MUSC in Computer Support and was a member of Old St. Andrews Episcopal Church.
Survivors include; a son, Michael E. Dunham (Dianne) of Fresno, CA; a daughter, Sarah Kimbeau Stewart (Peter) of Gaston, SC; ; a step son Gordon Semken (Jean) of Charleston; six grandchildren , Sarah Dunham, Ashley Dunham, Christopher G. Henry, Leigh Dunham, Isabelle Dunham, and Lauren S. Gainey.
Memorial donations may be made to Hollings Cancer Center, 86 Jonathan Lucus Street, Charleston, SC 29425.