Garnet Irene Stephens Morris

Garnet Irene Stephens Morris, 102 of Newell, PA, passed away Friday, January 17, 2014 in Mon Valley Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

She was born October 14, 1911 in Dickerson Run, PA, daughter of the late Curtis James Stephens and the late Lillian Lynn Stephens. She was a member of the Newell United Methodist Church. Garnet was retired from California University of Pa where she worked in the payroll department. Garnet resided in Newell her whole married life. She was a very proud and happy 102 year old and never shied away from telling her age. Carol said her mom left their home only to come back to just a house; but with all the love her mother gave, it will someday be a home again. She was loved by all members of family,friends and neighbors. May God give her the peace her 102 years deserves.

She is survived by her daughter, Carol Lee Morris of Newell with whom she made her home, sister, Frances Stephens Lynn Vanderegrift, grandson, Richard Lee Stevens & wife Barbara, grandson, Carl Burton Stevens, grandson, Clyde Eugene Stevens & wife Jamie, grandson, James Curtis Stevens & wife Paula, grandson, Robert Allen Stevens & wife Gwen; 17 great- grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren. Also survived by numerous neices and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Morris, son, Richard Eugene Stevens, two brothers, Halton and Shalmer Stephens, sister, Rita Stephens-Brandt.

Friends will be received Monday, January 20, 2014 from 2 to 4and 7 to 9 pm in the Eley-McCrory Funeral Home,Inc., 334 Main St., Fayette City, PA. 724-326-5621, www.eleymccroryfuneralhome.com. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, January 21, 2014 in the funeral home at 11:00 am with Pastor Rob Rabenstein officiating. Interment will follow in the Belle Vernon Cmetery, Belle Vernon, Pa. .

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