Kathleen Marie Murphy's Obituary
Kathleen Marie Murphy, 69, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. A long-time resident of Lewes, Delaware, Kathleen is survived by four children: Julie Blair, Melissa Giddens (Ben Giddens), and Sarah Weeks (William Weeks). Kathleen has eight grandchildren: Ryan Brown (Cheyenne Brown), Emily Brown, Isabella Brown, Daniel Brown, Gabrielle Sterner-Blair, Liam Weeks, Brendan Weeks, and Keegan Weeks ; and four great-grandchildren: Jaxon Brown, Anakin Brown, Evelyn Brown and Finley Brown.
Born in Washington DC, Kathleen was the eldest child of Albert I. Murphy, Sr. (deceased) and Ann L. Murphy. Her early years were spent in Maryland, England, and then Beltsville, Maryland where she graduated from High Point High School. Kathleen had a long career in banking as well as sales, working part time as an Avon Sales Representative while raising her children. She loved arts & crafts; loved to knit and crochet, and created beautiful Saint Joseph blankets that she would give away to those in need. She loved the beach, especially when her grandchildren visited her at Nana’s beach house.
Kathleen is survived by six siblings: Albert I. Murphy, Jr., Elaine Langley, Theresa Murphy, Sheila Palermo (Michael Palermo), Ann Whittle (Jeffrey Whittle), Patricia Astasausukas (Joseph Astasauskas), numerous cousins, nephews, nieces, great nieces, great nephews and many friends in Delaware, Maryland and Massachusetts.
Kathleen’s Funeral Services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Kathleen’s memory to Visiting Angels of Sussex, 28350 Lewes Georgetown Highway, Milton, DE 19968 Phone: (302) 329-9475, Website: http://www.visitingangels.com/
Please visit Kathleen’s Memorial webpage and sign her virtual guestbook.
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