With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Mary Laurita Cole-Murphy of Leonardtown, Maryland, who passed away on February 15, 2024 at the age of 75. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Albert Joseph Gray, Sr. and Ida Elizabeth "Bessie" Gray (Hill) of Chaptico, MD.; her former life partner Bill Cole; her sisters, Ida Dishinger, Barbara Ferguson and Marian Murdock; and her brothers-in-law, Bill Dishinger, Dave Ferguson, Gail Murdock and David Anderson.

She is survived by : her husband John Louis Murphy; her son Chris Cole (Pam); her grandson Casey; and her siblings, Pat Gray (Betty Ann), Judy Frank (Charlie), Michael Gray (Debbie), Elaine Joy (John), Glenda Mast (Wayne) and Maureen Abell (Timmy). She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home