Dolores C. (Deed) Murphy

Dolores C. “Dee” Murphy, 87, of Dacula, formerly of Dawsonville, passed away Thursday August 23, 2018 at the Gardens of Gainesville following a period of declining health.

Born October 19, 1930 in Hubbard, Ohio to the late Domenick and Rose Patrizi, she lived in Dawson County for 13 years having moved from Holly, Michigan.  Dee was very devoted to her family and church.  She was always there to lend a helping hand and possessed a great love for animals.  A member of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Joseph A. “Joe” Murphy, and a brother, James Patrizi.

Surviving are her children, Catherine and Dennis Walker, Dacula, GA, Janice and Bill Roman, Forest Lake, MN, Pamela and Michael Martello, San Clemente, CA, Jerry and Lisa Murphy, West Chester, PA, Mark Murphy, Oxford, MI, Ann and Jim LaBarge, Inverness, IL; sister, Louise Spera, Wilmington, NC; eleven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

A memorial mass will be held Monday August 27, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church.  Fr. Brian Higgins will officiate.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Building Fund, Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, 991 Kilough Church Road, Dawsonville, GA  30534.

Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.

Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.