Helen V. Murphy, 98, of Long Branch died Tuesday June 28, 2011 at home. Born and raised in Long Branch, Helen graduated from the Lyceum and Star of the Sea Academy, attended Hood College, Maryland and was a 1934 graduate of the College of Saint Elizabeth, Convent Station, NJ. She was a caseworker with the Monmouth County Welfare Board for 30 years, retiring in 1974. Helen was a lifelong parishioner of St. Michael's RC Church, West End. She was a devoted Mother, Loving Sister and Aunt and a loyal friend. Helen was predeceased by her parents, Patrick and Delia Sheridan; her sisters, May Harrigan, Joan Harrigan and Dolly Lennon. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy, Long Branch; a brother, James Sheridan, Elberon; her nieces Barbara Carroll, Peggy Bolger, Patricia Cary, Margaret Brady; her nephews, James and Richard Sheridan; and her many Nieces and Nephews. Visitation will be Thursday June 30th, 3PM to 7PM at the Woolley Funeral Home, 10 Morrell Street, Long Branch. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, July 1st, 10:30 AM, St. Michael's RC Church, Long Branch. Interment will follow at Woodbine Cemetery, Oceanport. Contributions in her memory may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society, 796 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch, NJ, 07740 or St. Barnabas Hospice and Palliative Care Center, 300 Second Avenue, Long Branch, NJ, 07740. You may light a candle of condolence by visiting www.woolleyfh.com.