Carolyn Hoffman

HOFFMAN, CAROLYN ANN (MURPHY), 75, passed away peacefully Monday evening June 23, 2014 at Hosparus Inpatient Care Center, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Louisville to Eugene and Pearl (Pence) Murphy.

Carolyn was a retired inspector for Enro Shirt Co., and a Homemaker. She was a member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death by her loving Husband of 24 years, Norman W. Hoffman; a son, Kevin Hoffman; her parents; two brothers and a sister.

Survivors include her children, Theresa Smith (David), Kathy Ruark, Valarie Giovenco (Todd), and Keith Hoffman (Jessica); eight grandchildren, Amanda, Jessica, Caroline, Natalie, Nolan, Samantha, Gabrielle and Maya; two great-grandchildren; and a brother, Robert Murphy (Mary) Her funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Friday at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, with burial to follow in Louisville Memorial Gardens West. Visitation will be Thursday, 2-8 p.m. at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Hwy.

Expressions of sympathy to: Hosparus. Online condolences: owenfuneralhome.com The family would like to thank all the wonderful people who helped care for our Mother, including the staff at Louisville Oncology and Hosparus of Central Kentucky.

Carolyn was lovingly known as "Mamaw" to all. She was happiest when surrounded by family and friends. An excellent cook, her Sunday dinners always included an abundant supply of everyone's favorites. We will deeply miss her warm smile and quick wit.