Obituaries

Janet Lee Murphy, 90

Janet Lee Murphy, “Grammie”, 90, of Lancaster, went to her heavenly Father on Monday, January 13, 2020 at her beloved home of 53 years, with her family by her side.

Born in Baltimore, MD; she was the daughter of the late Harry and Charlotte Hitchcock. Preceding in her death, was her only sibling, Margaret Benson.

She graduated from Baltimore’s Eastern High School in 1947 and from The University of Maryland in 1951 where she majored in Psychology and was a member of the Sigma Kappa Sorority. Following college she worked at Glen L. Martin in Baltimore. In 1957 she moved to Lancaster, where she quickly got involved in bridge clubs, Town Club and Quadrille.

Her favorite role, however, was as mother and homemaker. She was the mother of Brenda Lee Patterson of Clayton, Georgia, wife of Chuck Patterson, and of Sheryl Ann Trower of Indian Wells, California. Janet Lee adored her role as Grammie to her three grandchildren: Ryan Murray, husband of Candice of Tiburon California, Sean Murray, husband of Andy Hotchkiss of Los Angeles, California and Tara Lynn Murray, fiancé of Dusty Sikes of West Hollywood, California. She also cherished her three great grandchildren, Reagan, Cameron and Kendall.

Janet Lee was a member of St. James Episcopal Church and was a faithful supporter of many local charities. Closest to her heart were Vision Corps, Milagro House and Boys and Girls Club. She was a long time board member of Historic Woodward Hill Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest with her family.

Her grandchildren loved her apple pie, ginger snap cookies and ooey gooey Christmas cookies.

She loved her annual mother-daughter trips with Brenda and Sheryl, which they enjoyed for many years, always to a different city. She also looked forward to her beach trips, especially Stone Harbor and Ocean City, Maryland.

But her happy place was always her home, where she loved to putter in the garden and watch the birds at the feeders. As a member of The Lancaster Country Club, she was an avid golfer and tennis player. She also skied well into her late 70’s.

Funeral Services will be held at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA on Friday, January 17th at 2:00 PM with visitation from 1:00 until 2:00 PM with Father Rick Bauer officiating. Interment will follow in Woodward Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions in Janet’s honor to VisionCorps, 244 N. Queen St., Lancaster, PA 17603.

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Condolences to the Family

January 20, 2020

Brenda and family,
My condolences to you all! You are in my thoughts and prayers! May all the great memories stay fresh with you! Brad Aspril

January 16, 2020

Sheryl & Brenda,
Your Mom was an amazing lady and I feel priviledged to have known her. I fondly remember going to the beach, snow skiing, and golfing with her (and looking for her keys afterwards, too!). Janet Lee was a kind & generous person to everyone whose lives she touched. I know you will miss her deeply. Praying that you’ll find comfort in your memories of her and the knowledge that others are missing her, too. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your families.
May your heart and soul find peace and solace.

Jeff Trower

January 16, 2020

Brenda and family,
Sorry to read of your Mother’s passing. Sounds as thought there are plenty of good memories to be recalled. Thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Peace
Mike Rudisill

January 16, 2020

Janet was the personification of kindness and graciousness. She and three of our neighbors generously welcomed me to their charming “tea parties” and delicious luncheons where they showered me with their friendship, shared neighborhood news, and provided perspective and shared wisdom when life’s road became bumpy. Janet always had a big smile and a positive outlook. It was a joy to know her. May she rest in the glory of her Creator and may her memory always be a blessing to everyone who loved her. Meg Graham

January 15, 2020

Janet will be deeply miss, she became family to me in my life and my heart, I was glad to have been there with the two of you and Father Rick when she took her last breath. I love this Lady Marie

January 15, 2020

Sheryl and Brenda – So sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. I will always remeber great times spent at your home during junior high and high school. Love to all, Robin

January 15, 2020

Love and prayers to the family at this difficult time, I am so sorry for your loss. I have enjoyed every visit with Janet over the last 2 1/2 years. It was my honor and pleasure to be a caregiver. Her “weekend girl” I love you Janet may you rest in peace.
Sherry Frank

January 15, 2020

Janet was was a sweet and light-hearted woman who always made me feel welcome in her home. More importantly, she passed her good nature along to her wonderful daughters. She always looked decades younger than her age. RIP Janet.
Jeremy Farber

January 15, 2020

Our deepest sympathies! When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. Sending love and hugs. Dace and Sarah

Visitation: Friday, January 17, 2020; 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM; Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 3110 Lititz Pike; Lititz, PA 17543
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Services: Friday, January 17, 2020; 2:00 PM; Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 3110 Lititz Pike; Lititz, PA 17543
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