Caroline Joy Murphy Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Caroline Joy Murphy (Sebastopol, California), who passed away at the age of 96, on February 19, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Caroline Joy Murphy to show support.
In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy Caroline leaves behind and her impact on the lives of her loved ones. Though Caroline may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the memories held dear by her family and friends, a guiding light that illuminates their paths in times of darkness.
She was predeceased by: her husband Thomas L. Murphy; and her daughter-in-law Betty Murphy. She is survived by: her sister Lois Schaeffer (Nick); and her children, Patrick Murphy, Sean Murphy (Pattie) and Ellen Gianoli (Ray). She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, soon-to-be 22 great-grandchildren, 11 great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, March 7th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the Parent-Sorensen Mortuary-Sebastopol (301 S Main St, Sebastopol, CA 95472). A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 7th 2025 at 7:00 PM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, March 8th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church (17242 Bodega Hwy, Bodega, CA 94922).
Memorial donations can be made to the restoration funds of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church or to Calvary Cemetery, P.O. Box 339, Occidental, CA, 95465; phone 707-874-3812.
