CELEBRATIONOFLIFE for BettyC. Murphy

1936 - 2023

“So when tomorrow starts without me, Don’t think we ’ re far apart, For every time you think of me, I’m right here in your heart. ”

David Ramano

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Acknowledgments

The family of Betty Murphy expresses gratitude for the many acts of love, deeds of thoughtfulness and words of sympathy shown to us during this time of bereavement. We are especially grateful to dedicated caregivers and health care professionals who were there in her time of need.

God’s richest blessings to all of you.

Friday, May 12, 2023

10AM - NOON

St John Baptist Church

9055 Tamar Drive Columbia, MD 21045

Rev. Dr. Rickey Harvey, Jr. - Ociating

Betty Cozeana Murphy, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and daughter was born in Bualo, NY on January 9, 1936, to the late Moses and Florence Lewis-Dixon. Betty gave her life to her Lord who in His innite mercy called her home to eternal rest on May 2, 2023.

Betty was curious and adventurous, leading her to countless excursions growing up to experience the joys of science and art museums, ski resorts, Niagara Falls, arts & crafts fairs, music concerts and theater festivals. She attended Howard University where she met and married George Wyndell Murphy, and out of this union came three children.

Betty began her career with professional roles in health science research, and as a phlebotomist/laboratory technician supervisor in upstate New York. She was also a trailblazer, counted in the rst wave of new residents in Columbia, MD and was an entrepreneur - business owner of American Telephone Answering Service, Inc (ATAS), culture travel manager at AAA Travel Agency, and producer / director of the “Teen Scene” on Howard County Cable Access TV . Betty also cared for and mentored hundreds of young women pursuing arts and cultural professions as residential manager of The Katherine House in Greenwich Village/NYC.

Betty lived a spirited life lled with memorable international travel adventures, with Barbados being her favorite destination. She led by example, striving to make the most of every moment and take chances in life.

Betty leaves behind her only remaining beloved sibling, Moses (Delores) Dixon; her adoring children, Jeanine, Derek (Mikki) and Andre (Cecilia); six grandchildren; Kelly, Derek (Alyssa), Alan (Katie), Christopher, Victoria, and Jonathan, four great-grandchildren, Kennedy, Remy, Aniyah, and Jayda; nieces, nephews, and other family and friends whose lives she touched and who dearly loved her.

Opening Words

Invocation

Order Of Services

Rev. West

Rev. West

Opening Hymn - How Great Thou Art Congregation

Scripture Readings

Old Testament: Ecclesiastes 3:1-4

New Testament: Revelations 21:1-4

Rob Howze

Alexis Dixon

Musical Selection - His Eye is on the Sparrow Rev. Caldwell

The Lord’s Prayer Congregation

Remarks (please limit to 2-3 minutes)

Family/Friends

Serenity Prayer Reading

A Prayer for Mom

Kelly Garner

Jeanine Murphy

Obituary Reading Glenn Williams

Musical Selection - Going Up to Yonder Rev. Caldwell

Eulogy Rev. Harvey

Benediction Rev. Harvey

Interment @ 1:00 pm

Meadowridge

Memorial Park

Repast @ 1:30 pm

Elkridge, MD