Nettie Edith Murphy
January 6, 1920 ~ May 11, 2008
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 16, 2008 at 10:00 AM in St. Michael Catholic Church, Ridge, MD with Fr. Maurice O'Connell officiating.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 15, 2008 from 5:00-8:00 PM in St. Michael Catholic Church, Ridge MD where church prayers will be said at 7:00 PM followed by prayers from the Ridge American Legion Auxilliary and the 8 et 40.
Nettie Edith Murphy of Ridge, MD died Sunday, May 11, 2008 at her home, surrounded by family members. Born January 6, 1920 in Ridge, MD, she was the daughter of the late James Raub and Rose Somers Drury. She graduated from Great Mills High School in 1937. She retired in January 1980 with almost 30 years of Government service. She was the Head of the Accountant Branch of the NATC Comptrollers Office. She received the Meritorious Civil Service Award. She had been an active and a dedicated member of the American Legion Auxiliary Ridge Unit 255 for 45 years. She held all of the unit offices and chairmanships and served as the Departmental Chapeau 8 et 40 for the State of Maryland. Nettie served as the liaison for the Wednesday Senior Citizens luncheon held at the Ridge Post for 25 years. She is survived by her children Rose M. Carroll and her husband Donald of Dameron, MD, Warren G. Burke Jr. and his wife Helen of Ridge, MD and Nettie L. Hall and her husband Thomas of Bushwood, MD and her step-son Thomas M. Murphy and his wife Cathy of Glendale, MD; her grandchildren: Thomas Hall Jr., Tammy Hall, James Hall, Stacy Burke, Michael Burke and Morgan Murphy; her great-grandchildren: Megan Bowen, Brittany Bowen, Justin Bowen, Madisyn Burke, Isabella Thompson, J.T. Thompson, Crystal Hall, Lauren Hall and Paul Klear. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands Warren G. Burke Sr. and John J. Murphy, her grandson Warren "Butch" Burke, her step-son Jack Murphy and two siblings, James Raub Drury Jr. and Donald F. Drury Sr. She loved cooking for her family, especially holiday meals for her immediate family and many relatives. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She loved to feed and watch the wild birds in her yard. The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 15, 2008 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM in St. Michael's Catholic Church, Ridge, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM followed by Ridge American Legion Auxiliary prayers and 8 et 40 prayers. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 16, 2008 at St. Michael's Catholic Church at 10:00 AM with Fr. Maurice O'Connell officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Thomas Hall Jr., James Hall, Michael Burke, Paul Klear, John Drury and Thomas Drury.Contributions may be made to Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 456, Ridge, MD 20680 and/or St. Michael Church, 16567 Point Lookout Road, Ridge, MD 20680.
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“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. It was my honor to get to do Nettie’s hair every week at the salon. She loved to come in, we will miss her.”
“Rosie and Nettie: Randy and I will be thinking of you offen, and we wish we could be with you. With Love “
“Netti was my first government supervisor back 30 plus years ago. She was strict and very straight forward to get the job done. Rarely any goofing off. But she was also a truly wonderful person that would do anything to help you out. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.”
“I was there with the family when this horrific moment had to happen. I am so sorry to hear and see this. Brittany is my best friend and my family is welcoming her to stay with us until she needs to. Aunt Net you have always talked good to me and I am sorry to hear about your mother. This is a very sad moment in your families life and I will be here to help you all through. I may not be what you are looking for but try and let me comfort you. Nanny was always good to me when I stayed down there with Brittany; Nanny always made sure we were ok and made sure we were in bed before she went to bed. It was great seeing her and having her around. At least now this is hard to say and understand but she is not suffering anymore. I love the family with everything in me. Me and my boyfriend Johnny loved Nanny; and we are glad she isnt in any pain or suffering. Nanny we are sorry to hear that you had passed. Look down on me and my boyfriend and most definately your family because they need to know that you are in a better place now. We all love and we are all going to miss you so much. Love you NANNY!!!!”
“I was so sorry to hear of her passing. But I know she is finally at peace without pain or suffering. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.”
“”Gammy, Granny Anny, Grandmaw Butter Cup” We will miss you and love you forever.”
“Nettie was a great sincere person. I did her hair for many years. Our conversations was a lot of laughter and cheer. Our prayers are with the family and God bless all. Love, Joe and Virginia”
“Aunt Rosie- Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We may not always understand God’s way, but we do know that he always takes care of the best. There is no doubt where she is today. Our sympathy for the loss of your mother. “
“My beloved Aunt Nettie, You will be sorely missed. There is a place in my heart that will never be the same. You were so special all your life and loved your children and grand children and great grand children with all your heart. There is a poem of good by but you will always be in the wind that hugs me when I am outside and the wonderful smells of cooking when I am not. This poem remends me of you…. I AM NOT THERE Do not stand at my grave and weep; I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn’s rain. When you awaken in the morning’s hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there, I did not die. I am the cardinals in the air. “
“Nettie Lee, Rosie and all family: We will pray for you and feel your pain every bit as you shared in our last year. You all have been a part of our family for so long we’re not sure where one bloodline begins and the other parts. We will miss Nettie during our coffee visits and chatting sessions. Sammie will miss Nettie’s advice about attacking guests no matter how affectionate his intensions. Our doors are always open to you and yours. Now Nettie can have coffee with Granmom and the rest of the girls laughing and chatting about us. With so much love and respect, The Piney Point Mud Gang (aka. Piney Point Pollyannas)”
“Mrs. Murphy was a special and colorful woman I have heard from Michael. Sincere condolences to Michael, Madisyn and Helen, and all of Mrs. Murphy’s loved ones.”
“Warren and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“Nanny was a great person, she wasn’t my real great grandmother but she treated me like I was one of her own, she is one of the nicest people you will meet out there. She was a very loving person. Nanny it is great to know that you aren’t suffering anymore and that you are in a better place. You will be dearly missed and loved. Please look after your family and everyone that loves you. WE LOVE YOU NANNY”
“Our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers to all the family. May she rest in peace.”
“Warren and Family. Our prayers are with you. Sorry for your loss. Jeff and Laurie”