Mary Murphy

Mary Katheryn James Murphy A San Francisco Native, a long time resident of Pleasanton, CA. and the only child of Evan Davis James Jr. and Mary Agnus Normanly. died at home Saturday, September 18th with her son holding her hand. She was 81. Mary was born and raised in San Francisco. She graduated from St. Paul's High School 1946, attended SF City College for 2 years, and then graduated from University of California, Berkeley in 1951. Mary, a devout Catholic, a devoted mother, a committed Elementary School teacher for 30 years in the Hayward Unified School District, and a proud Alpha Delta Pi, cherished her Irish family and close friends. She married Jerry G. Murphy, an assistant District Attorney in Alameda County in 1960. She was a devoted wife and raised three children, James Joseph Murphy, Carmel Maria Murphy, and John Evan Murphy in Pleasanton, CA. Mary and Jerry enjoyed many great years vacationing with their family in Sierra's near Twain Harte, CA. Mary saw to it that all her children graduated from College. Mary was proceeded in death by her husband, Jerry, her mother and her father. She is fondly remembered by her children and seven grandchildren Miles Murphy, McIntyre Murphy, Katherine Murphy, Keenan Murphy, Fiona Murphy, Brennan Murphy and Arianna Kelly. A viewing will preceded Mass. Mass will be at 10:00 AM. A reception will follow Mass on Tuesday, September 28th. Burial will follow at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Gustine. Any gifts in Mary's Memory can be made to Hospice of Ukiah, or St. Raymonds Catholic Church. In Care of Deercreek Funeral 925-803-7733.