Robin Marie Murphy 53, of Hollywood, MD, died on August 30, 2012, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Robin was born April 21, 1959 in Leonardtown, MD to John "Jack Murphy and Catherine "Judy" Lawrence of Mechanicsville, MD.

Robin worked for the Department of Education as a budget analyst for 33 years.

She was a vibrant woman with many fine attributes, including her devotion to her family and friends. Robin loved her animals, especially her horses, Rusky, Shalako, Josie and Rosie, her dogs, Lakota Crow and Cheyanne Sioux, her cats, Big Head and Trouble and her rabbit, Geronimo. She had many hobbies which included painting ceramics, working in her flower garden, riding her horses, playing softball and volleyball, and learning all about the Indian culture. She also enjoyed vacationing in the mountains.

In addition to her parents, she is also survived by her children, Erica Faith Buckler Wood (David) of Mechanicsville, MD and Robert Michael "Robo" Buckler Jr. of Mechanicsville, MD; her five beautiful grandchildren, Logan Erb, Alyssa and Payton Buckler, an Alanna and Jacob Wood; her brothers Cordy Murphy (Tina) of Mechanicsville, MD, and Pete Murphy of Mechanicsville, MD; her sisters, Judy Gatton (Bobby) of Mechanicsville, MD and Donna Marks (Bob) of (Put City name here), NC; and her fiancé and soul mate, Page H. Leake.

Family will receive friends for Robin's Life Celebration on Wednesday, September 5, 2012, from 5 PM to 8 PM at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650 with prayers celebrated by Reverend Keith Woods at 7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on September 6, 2012 at 10 AM at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Interment will immediately follow at Queen of Peace Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.