Joyce "Joy" Ann Murphy, 40, of Charlotte Hall, MD passed away May 12, 2015 at her residence in Charlotte Hall, MD. Born June 24, 1974 in La Plata, MD she was the daughter of John Richard Bowling, Jr. and Barbara Ann Simpson Bowling.

Joy enjoyed being with her girls, playing golf, softball and spending time with her family and friends. She played in the "over 30" softball league. Her life revolved around her kids and their softball and soccer games, the beach and having a good time. She enjoyed the holidays preparing pumpkin rolls with her girls and handed them out to family and friends. Joy worked for J. F. Taylor for 15 years as a Data Analyst.

Joy is survived by her parents, John Richard Bowling, Jr. and Barbara Ann Simpson Bowling; daughters, Kylie Madison Murphy, Tess Danielle Murphy; companion, Jay "Goose" Herbert; their father Douglas Murphy, sisters, Sharon White (Marvin), Cindy Norris (Gary), Cheryl Bowling (Scott); nieces and nephews, Leigh Tippett, Kristin Norris, Sydney Tippet, Richard Tippett, Shelby Herbert, and many other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends for Joy's Life Celebration Visitation on Saturday, May 16, 2015 from 9am to 12pm with a Funeral Service at 12pm at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Rd., Charlotte Hall, MD. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Newport Church Cemetery, 11555 St Mary's Church Rd, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622.

Pallbearers will be: Jimmy Murphy, Gary Norris, Scott Herbert, Richard Tippett, Marvin White and Jeff Quade. Memorial Contributions may be made to: The Joyce Murphy Memorial Fund for Kylie & Tess; In C/O Barbara Bowling, 10115 Bowling Drive, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. Arrangements provided by Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home.