Colleen C. Murphy

Colleen Cathryn Murphy, 37, passed away on September 3, 2012. She was born in Dearborn, MI to Darrell and Catherine Murphy. Colleen was a member of Mandarin Lutheran Church, where she assisted in preparation for weekend services. She also enjoyed bowling and spending time with her family.

Preceded in death by her mother, Catherine S. Murphy; and grandparents, Viola and Harold Geer, she is survived by her father, Darrell J. Murphy and stepmother, Karen; grandparents, Charles and Lois Murphy; stepsister, Michelle Mohler; and many other family members and friends.

Visitation will be held 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, September 7th in Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 8th in Mandarin Lutheran Church, 11900 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL with Pastor David E. Winter as Officiant.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be designated for liver transplant research at Mayo Clinic. Memorials can be made online at www.mayoclinic.org/development or mailed to Department of Development, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN 55905.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin, 11801 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32223. www.hgmandarin.com (904) 288-0025.