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Adean Murphy Obituary


  
ADEAN MURPHY "Dean" (Age 75)  
Peacefully at home on Thursday, December 15, 2011, of Mc Lean, VA. Beloved wife of Steve Murphy and sister of Mary Mack. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service to be held at Plymouth, NC at a later date. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Capital Caring, 950 North Glebe Road, Suite 500, Arlington, VA 22203 or www.capitalcaring.org.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Dec. 18, 2011.

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Jewell & Jim Hensley

December 22, 2011

Steve: Jim and I were sorry to hear of Adeans's passing. I will always remember the good times she and I had growing up together in NC, going to the beach and heading to Washington DC for new adventures. Our prayers and thoughts are with you as you go through this difficult time.

Jerry File

December 19, 2011

Steve: Debbie and I were deeply saddened to read of Adean's death as we know you had such a long, loving marriage. Please accept our sympathy and prayers. Best wishes, Jerry File

December 19, 2011

Dear Steve, I was shocked and saddened to read Dean's obituary in the WP yesterday. I remember her fondly from Talford Ct. days. Our sincere condolences. Gay & Woody Rogers

Karen Oliver-Rider

December 18, 2011

Steve: Please accept our deepest and sincere sympathy for you and your family. Adean has a special place in our hearts, she was such a great friend to Kathleen and we always enjoyed the dinners and cocktail parties. When Karen and I lived in the DC area you an Adean were so wonderful to us, and we will always cherish the wonderful memories. Love Karen & Doug Rider

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