Mary Sophia Murphy, age 90, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Pendleton Manor in Franklin, WV. She was born in Stephenville, Newfoundland on August 12, 1921, the daughter of the late Andrew and Flora Anne (Aucoin) Gallant. On October 7, 1961, Mary married Junior Sterrel Murphy, who survives in Franklin. She was a traveling teacher in small communities in Newfoundland, where she taught Home Economics. Mary was employed by the Department of Transportation at Harman Air Base in Stephenville, Newfoundland and had received her Secretarial Certificate in Vancouver. After taking tailoring courses in Okinawa she found enjoyment in dressmaking and alterations. Mrs. Murphy was a member of the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Franklin. In addition to her husband, Mary is survived by: a daughter, Patricia Contrades and husband Stanley of Woodbridge, VA; a sister, Agnes Gallant of Stephenville, Newfoundland; 2 grandchildren, Jonathan Contrades of China, and Lauren Contrades of Morgantown, WV. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Murphy was preceded in death by: 2 brothers, Gerard Gallant, Art Gallant; 4 sisters, Genevieve Paille, Sarah Fitzpatrick, Hilda Goodland, and Dola Ryan. Family will receive friends on Friday, February 10, 2012, 6-8 p.m. at the Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin. A Mass of Christian Burial will be officiated by Rev. Mario Claro on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Franklin. Interment will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Franklin. Memorials may be made to: Alzheimer's Research Foundation or to Pendleton Manor. Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com.