Caroline Hayden Murphy
January 30, 1931 ~ September 23, 2020
Caroline Hayden Murphy, 89, of Hollywood, MD passed away at her home on September 23, 2020. She was born on January 30, 1931 in Hollywood, MD and was the daughter of the late Dorothy Frances Garner and Thomas Alvin Hayden. Caroline was the loving wife of the late John S. Murphy, Sr. “Jack” whom she married on November 18, 1960 in Hollywood, MD, and who preceded in death on March 3, 2002. Caroline is survived by her children; Annalee T. Sexton (David) of Hampton, VA. , Janet M. Hauck of Riverdale, MD, Kathleen T. Murphy of Hollywood, MD, John “Steve” Murphy, Jr. of Hollywood, MD, Christina L. Murphy of Hollywood, MD, Kerry Murphy Barth of Lusby, MD. Along with grandchildren Joey Raley, Kathie Karr, Rebecca Hicks, Danielle Thomas, Shaun Cook, Lindsey Decker, Daniel Decker, Jr, Colin Murphy, Gabriel Murphy and Kayce Barth. Great grandchildren; Jessica Karr, Shayne Robinson, Donovan Gordon, Patience Weed, Re’Annah Kent, Kamdyn Stewart, Reagan Thomas, Kingston Cutchember, and Keagan Cutchember, great great grandchildren Daniel Moshoures, Jr, and De’Siah Gordon. As well as her sister Louise Hewitt (Joseph) of Fort Washington, MD.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kay Cecilia Murphy and son in law Dennis Hauck; siblings Thomas Alvin Hayden, Jr, Charles Garner Hayden, Regina H. James, and William A. Hayden “Lefty”.
Caroline was a lifelong St. Mary’s County resident. She graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in 1949. She was a homemaker in her own home.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 11:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church Hollywood, MD with Father Ray Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Joseph L. Raley, III, Shaun Cook, Daniel Decker, Jr, Colin Murphy, Gabriel Murphy, and Donovan Gordon. Honorary Pallbearers will be David Sexton, William Thomas and William Gray.
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My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. Carol was blessed to have such a loving/caring family. Ann Hewitt Grubber
Kathy- My Thoughts & Prayers are With You & Family, Hugs, Roy
Dearest Annalee & family – It has been a long while since we saw each other. When I first saw your mother’s name, I waited to confirm it with her picture/obituary. I saw her a few years ago and she remembered me, much to my surprise!
Sending my condolences to you and your much extended family.
Hoping we’ll get to talk a bit and maybe get to meet some of them. Cathy (Guy) Mattingly, CHS Class 1970
Kathy, Steve, Tina and the rest of the Murphy family: Sincere condolences and sympathy on your Mother’s passing. No words can take away your grief, but I hope it helps to know that you have been in our thoughts and prayers. May happy memories replace your grief. You have a very special angel watching over all of you now.
To all the family, I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was such a nice and strong lady. My prayers are with you all. I have many great memories of when we grew up.
My sympathy to Carol’s family. I knew her through my sister-in-law, Lou, who shared about Carol since the mid-50’s. She lived a long life, but the passing of one’s mother, at any age, is never easy. Carol and her family are in my prayers.
Dearest Annalee, my friend from many years ago.
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mom. Though it’s been many years since I’ve seen her, I recognized her picture immediately.
With warmest regards to you and all yours,
–Massey