Mary "Sue" Suzanne Murphy's Obituary
With great sorrow and bittersweet gratitude, the Murphy families announce the passing of our brave, loving and caring mother, grandmother, sister and friend Mary Suzanne "Sue" Murphy on August 2, 2024. She was born on August 29, 1937, in Baltimore, Maryland.
Sue and John (preceded in death) met in Baltimore and were high school sweethearts where they attended Towson Catholic High School. They were married for 57 years. Sue went on to Villa Julie College for her degree in Medical Secretarial work. After John served in the United States Air Force, they moved to Leesburg in 1963 where they started to raise their family. Sue worked for an OB-GYN medical practice in Leesburg as well as Assisted Living facilities, before retiring to focus on her children and grandchildren.
Sue is survived by her brother General Arthur J. (Joe) Nattans, and Patricia (Trish) Pontello, preceded in death by her sister Nancy Meyers.
She leaves behind her family to cherish in her memory, five children, John III ”Bunky” and his wife Heide of Ashburn, Brian and his wife Dina of San Antonio, TX, Beth and her husband Doug Curry of Palm Coast, FL, Pat Murphy of Leesburg, VA, Pam Murphy (preceded in death); 17 grandchildren, Trey Curry, Madeline Murphy, Ryan Curry, Patrick Murphy (Caroline), Allyson Egbert (John), Megan Curry, Mary Murphy (Alex), Katelyn Frye (Cory), Colleen Cawthon (Lee), Mickey McDonough (Ashley), Acayla Murphy, Alayna Murphy, Donella Stockdill (John), Dominique Rodriguez, Mason McDonough, Mia Pugliese, Marlee McDonough; and 9 great grandchildren Ashland Jones, Cilicia Jones, Cameron O'Brien, Bennett Murphy, Wiles Murphy, Kennedy Frye, Ryder Hall, Jayce Murphy, Calaya Murphy.
Sue was a beloved figure in the Leesburg, Va. community where she and her husband John Murphy were active in many community efforts for the youth.
The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Loudoun Funeral Chapel located at 158 Catoctin Circle, SE, Leesburg, VA 20175.
A funeral mass will begin at 10:00 am on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at St John the Apostle Catholic Church, 101 Oak Crest Manor Drive, Leesburg, VA 20176.
Interment will follow in Union Cemetery, Leesburg, VA.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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