Carol D. Murphy's Obituary
Carol D Murphy, age 88, of Warren, Michigan and formerly of Hazel Park, Michigan passed away at home on June 11, 2024. She was born at St. Mary's Hospital in Belleville, Illinois on June 23, 1935 to Raymond and Evelyn (Ashcraft) Bauer.
Beloved Wife of the late Patrick Murphy (deceased May 2, 2004). They married on April 24, 1954. Dear Mother of Patrick (Karen) Murphy, Tim (Sheri) Murphy, Dan Murphy, Larry (Debbie) Murphy, Joe (Audrey) Murphy, Tom Murphy, Renee (deceased Aug 12, 2016) (surviving Jim) Canyock, Bill (deceased Jan 16, 1994) Murphy, and John (Andrea) Murphy.
Grandmother to over 20 grandchildren; Great Grandmother to 30+ and growing Great Grandchildren.
Carol was an active member of St. Mary Magdalen Church for over 65 years, including helping, leading, coordinating many functions to help school and faith community, over the years, ie: funeral luncheons, school lunches, athletic treasure, bingo food coordinator.
Carol and Patrick were a military family with Patrick serving in the U. S. Military during the Korean Conflict.
The passing of our mother is bittersweet. She is no longer suffering in this world. We will miss her smiles greatly. She loved to hear about her grandchildren and great grandchildren, and the funny things they do, and the accomplishments they make; these made her smile and brightened her days to know the achievements and serving God in so many ways. It saddens our hearts to lose her, to lose these precious smiles, these talks of life and of God, but we are grateful that God gave Mom nearly 89 years to grace His earth. She lived to serve Him and others in so many aspects of life.
Mom you are a treasure that will be greatly missed!!! Praising Our Lord Jesus Christ for your Godly example.
Visitation Tuesday, June 18th from 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm at Hopcroft Funeral Home, 31145 John R. Road, (1 block N. of 13 Mile Road, west side of John R. Road), Madison Heights, Michigan. The Funeral will be held on Wednesday, June 19th beginning with Instate at 10:30 am followed by the Mass at 11:00 am at St. Mary Magdalen Church, 50 E. Annabelle Avenue, Hazel Park, Michigan.
In Lieu of Flowers, please consider a donation to Residential Hospice, 5440 Corporate Drive, Suite 400, Troy, Michigan 48098 or to colon cancer awareness.
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