March 20, 1943 - July 5, 2022
Cecilia Zoe Murdock, “Zoe,” of Lodi, CA, passed away peacefully at age 79 on July 5, 2022 surrounded by loved ones.
Born March 20, 1943 to Harold and Cecile Murdock in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Zoe spent much of her childhood in Stockton, CA and was the oldest of six siblings. She graduated in 1962 from Amos Alonzo Stagg High School.
After living briefly in Reno where her first job was a car hop at the Fro Stop Rootbeer Drive Inn, Zoe moved back to Stockton and began a twenty-year career in the restaurant industry, the majority spent waitressing at the Rare Steer Restaurant. Zoe also worked as a bus driver for Lodi Unified School District and delivery driver for Round Table Pizza.
In 1972, Zoe purchased her home in Lodi where she lived for nearly 44 years. It is there she raised her two daughters, Allyson and Alicia, and served as “neighborhood mom” to countless others. Whether it was a meal, a safe place to stay or a shoulder to lean on, Zoe exhibited a heart of gold to whomever crossed her path, and loved unconditionally. She always had time for her family and loved being with her grandchildren. To those who knew her, she was loved and admired. Zoe was amazing and definitely one-of-a-kind!
Zoe was predeceased by her daughter Allyson and granddaughter Lindsey, along with parents, Harold & Cecile; brother Hal; sister Kay and sister-in-law Mary. She is survived by her daughter Alicia (Rob) Smolke; sister, Fay Murdock; brothers, Joe Murdock and Dee Murdock; brother-in-law, Dennis Ellis; Grandchildren Melinda Ramirez, Justin Murdock, and Ryan Smolke; Great-grandchildren Levar Smith Jr., Ravel Smith and Alliyah Smith; Great-great grandson, Alijah Smith and numerous nieces and nephews.
SERVICES:
Services will be held Thursday, July 14, 2022 at the Cherokee Memorial Park Cemetery, 14165 N. Beckman Rd. in Lodi. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Evergreen Chapel, followed by graveside services at 11 a.m. in the Garden of Memories.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her honor to Grace & Mercy Charitable Foundation, 425 N. Sacramento St., Lodi, CA 95240. www.gracemercyfoundation.com