Betsy (Lee) Murphy, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on

November 16, 2025. She was born on September 18, 1943, and this year she and her husband,

James Murphy, celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary—a partnership marked by enduring

love and deep devotion.

Betsy graduated from Molloy College, where she studied Education and made lifelong friends.

She paid her way through college waiting tables at Lauraine Murphy's, a job she loved for the

energy, camaraderie, and chance to care for people in small, meaningful ways. After college she

taught kindergarten, first grade, and second grade, nurturing young learners with patience,

creativity, and her signature warmth. Later,Betsy chose to dedicate herself fully to raising her

own children and to caring for many of the children of extended family and friends. Her

generosity was boundless; she lived her life in service of others, always ready with support,

encouragement, and an open door. On and off the Creek Club tennis courts, Betsy was the

steady force behind so many of the people she loved—a constant presence whose kindness

shaped countless lives.

Betsy will be remembered for her extraordinary capacity to give, her unwavering loyalty, and

her deep belief in the power of showing up for others. Her legacy lives on in those she

nurtured, supported, and fiercely loved.

Betsy is survived by James and by their three children—Suzanne (Murphy) Dumas, Kathryn

(Murphy) Rose, and Paul Murphy, — as well as her son-in-law Steve Dumas, her sisters-in-law

Peg Lee and Patricia Bailey, her brother-in-law Robert Murphy and her cherished grandchildren:

Quinn Dumas, Brendan Rose, Lauryn Rose, and Natalie Rose, each of whom brought her

immense joy.

Betsy was preceded in death by her son-in-law Bryan Rose, as well as by her four brothers Dick

Lee, Paul Lee, Steve Lee, and Fred Lee, and her parents, Kathryn (Schick) Lee and Joseph Lee.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025,   at the Chapel of St. Dominic R.C.C., 9:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Betsy's favorite cause in her name

at operationsmile.org.