Carol M. Murphy

Carol M. Murphy obituary, Cincinnati, OH

Carol M. Murphy

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Mar

19

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

College Hill Presbyterian Church

5742 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224

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Mar

19

Memorial service

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

College Hill Presbyterian Church

5742 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224

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Carol Murphy Obituary

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Carol May Murphy, 85, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away on March 13, 2026. Born on May 28, 1940 to Howard and Ethel Elwood in Cincinnati, Ohio. Carol's passion was Jesus, her children, and her grandchildren. She knew someone wherever she went and always took the time to talk with them. Carol loved traveling the world with her husband. They visited many places throughout the US and overseas. They also spent many vacations serving at Habitat for Humanity sites building homes and encouraging those on site. She loved studying God's word and sharing her faith. She is survived by her husband, Jim B. Murphy, their four children-Mark(Ellen) Murphy, Melissa(Boon) Teo, Marcia(Jay) Nichols, Michael(Jennifer) Murphy, twelve grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held at College Hill Presbyterian Church, 5742 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45224 on Thursday, March 19th from 11 AM until time of service at 12 noon.  In lieu of flowers please make a donation to this ministry - Matthew 25: Ministries - HOME | Matthew 25: Ministries.  Condolences at hodappfuneralhome.com

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Upcoming Events

Mar

19

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

College Hill Presbyterian Church

5742 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224

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Mar

19

Memorial service

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

College Hill Presbyterian Church

5742 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224

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