Mary Anne Murphy

Date of Death: July 4, 2020

service

All services will be held at a later date.

memorial

Memorial contributions can be made in Mary Anne’s name to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Suite 405, Winchester, Virginia

Mary Anne Murphy, 79 of Winchester, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at her residence.

Mary Anne was born in 1940, in Rome, Georgia, the daughter of the late Henry Joseph Wrigley and Mary Alice Hartness. She received her Associates Degree in General Education from Northampton Community College, with a Certificate in Library Science. Mary Anne was a librarian for St. Jane Frances Elementary School and Easton Public Library. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Winchester and belonged to Sacred Heart Seniors.

Her husband, Richard Curry Murphy, Sr. whom she married on June 18, 1960, preceded her in death in 2014. Following their marriage Mary Anne and Richard moved to Easton, PA, where they lived for more than 25 years. They moved to Olean, NY in 1988, where Mary Anne was an active participant in the parish life of St. John’s Catholic Church. After 20+ years in Olean, Mary Anne and Richard moved to Winchester, VA, to be closer to 3 of their 4 children.

Mary Anne was an avid reader and enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles as well as doing crossword puzzles and sudoku.

Surviving are her daughters, Susan E. Murphy, Catherine R. Murphy both of Winchester, Virginia and Cynthia M. Murphy, (Timothy Newton) of Kent, Ohio; a son, Richard C. Murphy, Jr of Ashburn, Virginia; grandchildren, Kevin P. Murphy of Norfolk, Virginia and Michael J. Murphy of Fairfax Station, Virginia; sister, Alice W. Forrest of Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Along with her husband and parents, Mary Anne is preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Coughlin; brothers, Fr. Michael J. Wrigley and Henry Wrigley, Jr.

Services are being handled by Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel and will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions can be made in Mary Anne’s name to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Suite 405, Winchester, Virginia

David McAffee

Patty Sirianni Kreil

Vicki Davies

Martha Worley

Kate Messner & Christal Jett

Lynda Canty

Jeanne lubey

Julie Miller

Sabrina

Light a candle

All services will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions can be made in Mary Anne’s name to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Suite 405, Winchester, Virginia

Mary Anne Murphy, 79 of Winchester, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at her residence. Mary Anne was born in 1940, in Rome, Georgia, the daughter of the late Henry Joseph Wrigley and Mary Alice Hartness. She received her Associates Degree in General Education from Northampton Community College, with a Certificate in LibraryContinue Reading

See Condolences

Dear Rich, Susan, Cathy and Cindy, I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I have so many fond memories of her and the times our families spent together. She was always so kind, thoughtful, loving, and fun to be around. I always loved her cute little staccato laugh. I hear it even now... You have my deepest, heartfelt condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. ~ Love, Jeanne

The members of the Clark and Dresser-Rand Office Retirees offer our deepest sympathies to the Murphy family for your loss. Both Dick (Murph) and Mary Anne were great friends to not only the D-R family, but to the Olean community as a whole. They have been missed. They and you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dear Rich, Susan, Cathy and Cindy, I am so sorry to hear of your lovely mother’s passing. I hold dear the many wonderful memories of being neighbors with your family and remember your mom as a warm and gentle woman with quiet strength. May you celebrate the gift of your her life. My prayers for peace and comfort are with each of you. God Bless and Love, Stella (Lushis) Depaulo

My thoughts and prayers are with your mother and her family. May she rest in peace.

I was very sad to hear about your lost. Your mom was a wonderful person

Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.

So sorry for your loss. She was always so cheerful and welcoming at church when I saw her. What a wonderful example of a godly mother! You are so fortunate to have such a wonderful mom

Dearest Sue..I just saw this as i am not on my other account very often. Please accept my condolences for the loss of your Mom. You're in my thoughts and prayers Nancy Brockway

So very sorry to the Murphy for your loss. Your mother was a wonderful person. Will keep you all in my prayers.

Love thoughts and prayers from the worley family to the Murphy family. We have enjoyed many wonderful moments amd will always cherish the memories we were able to share.

Hugs and Prayers to Cindy and the Murphy family. Hold on to the happy memories you all share.

I’ll always remember and cherish when the Murphys and Coughlins gathered under one roof for Thanksgivings, summer breaks, weddings, etc. The Wrigley side of our family always knew how to have a good time! May all your memories bring you solace at this difficult time.

So sorry Murphy family. Your mom was a special spirit. May you be comforted in this time. Sending love.

We shared so many experiences in life and I hold them all close to my heart. Friendships are woven into a blanket of love by the threads of life. I cherish my big blanket of loving memories that Mary Anne and I created. Jeanne

Sending thoughts and prayers to the Murphy family. May Mary Anne rest in God's loving peace.

We shared so many experiences in life and I hold them all close to my heart. Friendships are woven into a blanket of love by the threads of life. I cherish my blanket. Jeanne

In memory of Mary Anne Murphy, Jeanne lubey lit a candle

Mary Anne was such a kind, warm, and wonderful woman. She will truly be missed. Thinking of and praying for her family and loved ones...

I'm so glad I got to know Mrs. Murphy. She was a wonderful person with a great smile!

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.