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COLLEEN MURPHY Obituary

MURPHY Colleen Cathryn Murphy, 37, passed away on September 3, 2012. She was born in Dearborn, MI to Darrell and Catherine Murphy. Colleen was a member of Mandarin Lutheran Church, where she assisted in preparation for weekend services. She also enjoyed bowling and spending time with her family. Preceded in death by her mother, Catherine S. Murphy; and grandparents, Viola and Harold Geer, she is survived by her father, Darrell J. Murphy and stepmother, Karen; grandparents, Charles and Lois Murphy; stepsister, Michelle Mohler; and many other family members and friends. Visitation will be held 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, September 7th in Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 8th in Mandarin Lutheran Church, 11900 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL with Pastor David E. Winter as Officiant. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be designated for liver transplant research at Mayo Clinic. Memorials can be made online at www.mayoclinic.org/development or mailed to Department of Development, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN 55905. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin, 11801 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32223. www.hgmandarin.com (904) 288-0025. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Sep. 6, 2012.

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Suresh Gudimetla

September 18, 2012

Darrell,

Sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers.

Joe and Pam McMillan

September 17, 2012

Darrell and Karen,

So very sorry for your Loss, Reminds me that every day with Loved Ones is Precious and a Gift. Colleen was a very Lucky to have you for Parents. You were Blessed with the Time you had together with Colleen. Nobody can really explain the way things go and what the Plan is. Just know Colleen was with you for a reason. I am sorry I never met Colleen but I can trust she had her Father's Determination and Belief in what is Right. Trust Colleen is in a Better Place and one day you will Join Her.

You and Colleen will be in our Family's Prayers.

September 17, 2012

Darrell and Karen, I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and know that I have been thinking about you all.

Lois Ehman (Kelowna, BC)

Stacy Carver

September 11, 2012

Darrell and Karen,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I only had the opportunity to meet Colleen a couple of times but I know what a wonderful person she was from the stories you would tell. I know she will live on in your fond memories. My thoughts are with you. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.

Charleen, Joe & Family Brilz

September 10, 2012

Dear Darrell & Karen,
Though we are miles away, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We hope that they give comfort and assurance in your time of grief.

Dianne Adams

September 10, 2012

Darrell, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter. Dianne Adams

Mary Mills Gilbert

September 9, 2012

Darrell, your loss is so great and my heart just aches for you. Colleen was very special and precious to me. She will forever be missed. Love, Mary

Carl & Lisa Gerhardstein

September 9, 2012

Darrell and Karen,
We are very sorry to hear of Colleen's passing. I know she brought joy to your lives. You both are in our thoughts and prayers.

Barb Higgins

September 8, 2012

Darrel, Rick and were so very sad to hear about Colleen's passing. We remember her looking as she did in the two pictures when she was young.
Rick and Barb Higgins

September 8, 2012

My dear cousin -- you know Colleen held a special place in our hearts, as you always have. We have many great memories of times shared with her. My heart has been with you and the Murphy family. We send you our love, hope for peace and a promise of a visit in the new future. Our love, hugs, prayers and thoughts are with you ALL Linda & Dave (Derek & Jen)

Zachary Johnson

September 8, 2012

Colleen, you will be missed.

Zachary Johnson

September 8, 2012

Colleen was a very fun person to be with. I knew her for over 7 years and the time we had together brought so many great memories. Go watch Grease or Mamma Mia! in heaven. I so miss you Colleen and I hope you rest in peace.

September 7, 2012

Darrell/Karen: Alex called me the other day with the sad news of the loss of your precious daughter. May you find comfort in knowing that she is with her heavenly family and is well taken care of. Sandy Suto

Denise and Eddie Wilder

September 7, 2012

Words, however kind,can't mend your heartache, but those who care and share in the loss of your wonderful daughter, wish you comfort and peace of mind.
May you find strength in the love of family, the warm embrace of friends, and the wonderful memories of you and your daughter together.

September 7, 2012

Darrell, you and your family are in our thoughts with deep sympathy and prayers on the passing of your daughter Colleen.

CSX Technology/TMC Group
(Ted, Virginia, Terri, Lucia, Marce, Dan and Francis)

Bruce Underwood

September 7, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you both in this diffcult time.

September 7, 2012

Darrell & Karen, my prayers are with you at this difficult time. While your hearts heal, may the precious memories created with your daughter bring you comfort over the weeks and months ahead.
Linda Friend

Nancy Booth

September 7, 2012

No parent should ever bury a child, so my heart goes out to you now. But know she is in the loving arms of her mother and you now have two angels to watch over you. I pray that you find comfort in that. Your friend forever

Carey and Richelle Seavy

September 6, 2012

Darrell and Karen, Very sorry to hear about Colleen. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.

Beth & Warren Shopp

September 6, 2012

Murph, I was so surprised to hear about Colleen. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers .much love

Rod & Beverly Workman

September 6, 2012

Darrell
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you in your time of sorrow.

Paul Kurzanski

September 6, 2012

You and your family our in our thoughts and prayers!

Chris Batchelor

September 6, 2012

She was a joy to all her knew her. She will be missed. May she find peace on her new journey and may you find strength in the Lord.

Ron Enos

September 6, 2012

Darrell and Karen....I know your daughter was in pain when she came to church, but she loved the Lord and thought that church was important. We are praying for you and the family.

Ron and Dolores Enos - Jacksonville, FL

Ken & Kathy Downard

September 6, 2012

Darrell, we have known you and your family since our children were babies. We been through good times and bad, but I can sincerely say this is the saddest day for us. No words can express our sorrow and sympathy for you and Karen. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and Colleen will forever live in our hearts and memories. RIP Colleen, we love you!

Mike and Lorie Rogan

September 6, 2012

Darrell and Karen,
We are so sorry to hear of Colleen's passing. There are no words that anyone can say to take away the pain but the memories and love will always be in your heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Anita Hunter

September 6, 2012

Darrell, I am sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Nancy Kiefert and the Manpower Administration Dept Staff

September 6, 2012

Sending our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers on the passing of your daughter Colleen. Her life and joy is the legacy of your love and family.

September 6, 2012

Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers for all of the Family.
God bless and Comfort you.

CSXT Construction Engineering Team - Atlanta, GA

September 6, 2012

Darrell & Karen,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and comfort you.

Barbara Pedrick

Jack Hamilton

September 6, 2012

Darrell and Karen, My deepest sympathy and prayers are for you and your family.

Brooke Weldon

September 6, 2012

Karen and Darrel,
While no words will help ease the pain, i pray that when it seems unbearable, that you will allow the joy that was in Colleen's heart to fill yours, and that God will help you in this time of sorrow. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sandy Wilbourn

September 6, 2012

"Darrell my prayers are with you and Karen in the loss of your daughter. I pray for your strength and the joy in all of your memories of Colleen.

Roberta Friday

September 5, 2012

Darrell and Karen,
Please know how sorry I am. I can't imagine the pain you must have. Praying for you and your family.
Roberta

Heather Gravelle

September 5, 2012

Darrell, I am very sorry to hear of your daughter's passing. I send you and your family love and prayers during this very difficult time. May God Bless You and Keep You.

Jim Cashwell

September 5, 2012

Darrell & Karen - I was so very sorry to hear of Colleen's passing. I can only imagine how you must be feeling. You and your family are in my prayers.

Tracye Gibbs-Elbert

September 5, 2012

Darrell and Karen, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I can't begin to imagine the pain you must feel at this difficult time. I hope and pray that God is somehow able to ease your pain. Rest in peace Colleen.

September 5, 2012

Karen and Darrel......."for to be absent of the body is to be in the presence of God"
Our prayer is that God's perfect peace will ease your pain.

Al and Gerald Ellington

Jo-Ann Gurley

September 5, 2012

Darrell, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your daughter Colleen. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Karen during this time of sadness.

Roger Sponaugle

September 5, 2012

Darrell & Karen,
I'm very sorry for your loss. Thoughts & prayers for you ..

Tracey Bardroff

September 5, 2012

Darrell, I am trully sorry for the passing of your daughter. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family during this time.

Amy D'Angina

September 5, 2012

Darrell and Karen, Our prayers are with you in this time of loss. Colleen was such a sweet individual. I will miss her facebook posts. Please know that God is with you.

Terry Case

September 5, 2012

Dear Darrell and Karen:

DeeDee and I are very sorry to hear about Colleen. She was a sweet young lady and we know you were very proud of her. May the Lord our God wrap you in his arms and show you His Love through His people that know you and love you. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Terry and DeeDee Case & Family

Jonathan Cauley

September 5, 2012

Darrell,
You and your family are in our prayers. May you have comfort and strength for the days ahead.
My condolences,

Wanda Foster

September 5, 2012

Darrell, I am so sorry to hear of Colleen's passing. I cannot imagine what you must be feeling. My family and I will be praying for you and your family during this time.

Sharon Parker

September 5, 2012

Darrell: My heart sincerely hurts for your sudden loss. I pray that you and the family can find peace and rest in this troubling time. Please let me know if there is anything I can do during this difficult time. Sharon Parker

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