Carolyn Murphy, 80, of Millbury, Ohio, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. Carolyn was born in Jefferson, South Carolina on March 18, 1934 to William and Azilee (Baker) Hicks. On June 18, 1955, she married the love of her life, Richard Murphy. Carolyn worked at J.C. Penny and later for Jobst as a supervisor, retiring in 1999 after 29 years. She was a longtime member of Martin Luther Lutheran Church. Carolyn enjoyed cooking, baking, and sitting down with a word search book and a hot cup of coffee. Her true passion was spending time with her grandchildren. Carolyn is survived by her children, Rick Murphy, Donald (Brenda) Murphy, Lori Turigliatto, and Kris (Scott) Lau; grandchildren, Sarah, Ashley, Kaitlyn, Matt, Mallory, Nick, Claire, and Justin; siblings, Len (Clara) Hicks, Clarice Funderburk and Diane (Joe)Coles. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard; and 6 siblings. Friends may call the Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home, Millbury Chapel, 1111 Woodville Road, (east of I-280) on Monday, January 12, 2015 from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 9:00 am in the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to Martin Luther Lutheran Church or Hospice of Northwest Ohio. The family wishes to thank the staff of Hospice of Northwest Ohio and Dr. Michael Neverauskas for the exceptional care given to Carolyn.