Betty Jean Murphy
November 10, 1958 ~ July 6, 2008
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon George L'Heureux officiating. Interment will be Private.
Visitation:
Viewing/Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2008 from 9:00 - 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.
Betty Jean “Miss Betty” Murphy, 49 of St. Inigoes, MD died July 6, 2008 at Georgetown University Hospital. Born November 10, 1958 in Derry, NH she was the daughter of the late John Lear and Sally Hilton Pearson Watkins. She was the loving wife of James Wayne Murphy whom she married on October 26, 1991 in Mechanicsville, MD. She is also survived by her son Christopher Wayne Murphy and her brother Donald Watkins of NH. Betty moved to St. Mary’s County in 1990 from Millersville, MD and was employed as a school bus driver. The family will receive friends on Thursday July 10, 2008 from 9:00–10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where a funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM with Deacon George L’Heureux officiating. Interment will be private.
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“Miss Betty we are all going to miss you. I remember walking out every afternoon and getting Makyia off the bus and you would say “hey sweetie have a good day” I will always remember you by that. And Johnny will remember you for sure especially from Rod and Reel. You were such a sweetheart and I cant believe this had to happen to you. Just know that we are thinking about you. And for the family we are so sorry for your loss. And Wayne and Chris we are here if you need anything just a phone call away. Chris I know this is a hard time for you because this is your mother and I do not know what I would do if I lost my mother so I could only imagine what you are going through. Wayne I know this is a tough time for you as well. You and miss betty have been married for so long and to see your loved one go is just not easy. I know that. Just remember if you need anything please do not hesitate just call and ask. Love always Brittian And Johnny “
“I miss you Even though I was holding your hand when you left to be in a peaceful place I miss you and as you and I would say… your my Bestest Bestest Friend. Your An Angel Betty “
“There are few words that can express the incredible sadness and void felt upon Betty’s passing. “
“Miss Betty will be missed dearly. You were such a great bus driver and Makyia will surely miss you!! Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time and we are so sorry for your loss..”
“I am so sorry for your loss. Betty will be missed dearly by many people. If you need anything do not hesitate to call me. I am there for both of you.”
“Chris, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts. Keith, Lisa, Jared Gard”
“To The Murphy Family I am sorry for your loss. Betty will be deeply missed by all that knew her. She has touched many hearts.She will be missed by many. YOU are in my thoughts and prayers.”
“I want to share some rememberence of Miss Betty. She was a Schoolbus Driver for St Mary’s County for 5 tear’s and she worked for the Rod and Reel for 10 year’s.She worked all the time to keep her family going and did not take time for herself. She loved playing card’s and I enjoyed beating her at cards. We had a cook out not to long ago and my wife got Betty on her jet ski and I think that was the time of Betty’s life. Don I want to say that Betty loved you very much and to Christopher you were the love of your mom’s life.”
“To the Murphy & Watkins family. Very sorry for the great loss of Betty Jean. Our family has great memories of our lives in growing together. We were shocked on hearing of her death. The thought’s of Betty Jean will always be with us. Because she was always there for you. “
“CHRIS I AM SORRY FOR THE LOST OF BETTY SHE WAS A VERY GOOD FRIEND OF MINE SHE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU BOTH. “
“I am so sorry for the passing of Betty Jean. I am her cousin and have many memories of her. She was quick to laugh and was cute as a button. To her immediate family, I grieve with you. To her brother and family, I grieve with you too. I am sure she is missed already, but as long as we share our memories of her, a part of her remains with us. God’s comfort to all.”
“Even tho we might not understand Gods reasons for what he does i know you were taken to be an angel above we were blessed to see you on the buses everyday as they were also blessed to see your smile as they all stopped by the rod and reel. god dont make mistakes and you blessed us while you were here and i know you will bend your hand down here to protect us until we are also blessed to come home as you were.”
“Words cannot express the heartbreak we are feeling over the loss of Betty. We will forever cherish the memories we hold dear to our hearts of Betty. Her laugh and that smile that could light up a room. It is quite apparent that she touched the lives of many, her heart was as big as the moon, and when it came to her family she gave of herself unselfishly. Her greatess love in life was Christopher, and from her he was shown the gift of unconditional love, the meaning of hard work and the joy of laughter. We feel blessed to have had Betty in our lives. We will miss and love her always. To all the people that loved Betty and have reached out to us in her loss, especially her best friend Rose and her boss Tony, we want to express our deepest gratitude for all the love and friendship that you’ve shown Betty and her family. Rest in peace beloved sister, you are now “home” with Mom, Dad, David and SueAnn…and we now all have one more sweet guardian angel looking down over us.”
“I am so sorry to hear to Betty’s passing. She was a very sweet and caring person. Her smile and kindness will be missed. To her family, know that she is in god’s hands and always with you. “
“We are saddened by the loss of Miss Betty and we send our condolences to her family and friends! We knew her only a brief 2 years as she drove Bus 625; in which our two boys rode. Each school day, we (the children and I) always looked forward to her bright smiling face each morning and afternoon. She was always cheerful to the children getting on and off, as well as to our family. We will sincerely miss her smiles and great personality!”
“MISS BETTY WAS MY FIRST BUS DRIVER. SHE HAD AN OLD BUS 625 AND SHE ALWAY’S NEEDED A NEW BUS. BEFORE SHE PASSED SHE WAS TOLD ABOUT HER NEW BUS FOR THE NEXT SCHOOL YEAR ..I LAUREN & TOMMY WILL MISS HER SMILE EVERY MORNING…..”