Sue Murphy, a retired nurse, died February 9, 2009 at home in Leonardtown after a long fight with cancer.

Mrs. Murphy was born December 18, 1938 in Terre Haute, IN and was raised in Pittsburgh, PA. She received her bachelor of science in nursing degree from the University of Pittsburgh and worked as a registered nurse for more than 40 years.

She and her family moved to Leonardtown in 1979. She worked as a registered nurse at St. Mary's Hospital and provided home health care nursing services throughout Southern Maryland and the greater Washington area, eventually retiring from nursing in 2003.

She and her husband Brendan F. Murphy also resided part time in Lewes, DE. Mrs. Murphy enjoyed gardening, the company of her friends and grandchildren, and outdoor activities.

Her husband of 48 years Brendan F. Murphy, died two days before her from congestive heart failure at home.

Survivors include four children, Jerome A. Murphy of Arlington, VA, Anne Marie Murphy, of Powellville, MD, Patrick B. Murphy, of Leonardtown, MD, and Kathleen E. Murphy, of Baltimore, MD, and five grandchildren.

Family will receive friends for Sue's Life Celebration on Friday, February 13, 2009 from 5pm to 8pm in Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 21370 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown, MD.

Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 299, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or Hospice House of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

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