Barbara Ann G. Murphy "Babs"'s Obituary
FLORIST NOTE: PLEASE HAVE ALL FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS DELIVERED BY 10 AM, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2020 TO PARSELL FUNERAL HOMES, LEWES, DE.
Barbara Ann Greene Murphy, affectionately known as "Babs", age 77, of Milton, DE formerly of North Kingston RI, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020, surrounded by her family at Beebe Healthcare, in Lewes, DE. She was born on December 9, 1942 in North Kingstown, RI, daughter of the late Merrill and Beatrice (Butler) Greene.
Barbara is survived by her beloved husband, Robert Murphy; her children who she dearly loved: Diane Brown, Lori Palma, James Merrill Murphy, and Dennene Holgate; her grandchildren: Katie Downey, Aric Brown, Alise Brown, Chase Gordon, Bryce Gordon, Harrison Themak, and Caroline Themak; and last but not least, her beloved Yorkie, Heidi.
Along with her family, Barbara had many friends who loved her and will miss her beautiful smile, loving heart, and loyal friendship.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 11:00 AM at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church, 152 Tulip Drive, Lewes, DE 19958. Entombment will follow Mass at the Bethel United Methodist Cemetery Mausoleum, Savannah Road, Lewes, DE.
Friends may call the day prior, Wednesday, January 29, 2020 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and again from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Barbara's name to the COPD Foundation by visiting their website at copdfoundation.org.
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