Shirley A. Morris' Obituary
Shirley A. Morris of Eustis, Florida passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at the age of 97 years. She was born in Marilla, New York. In the 1930’s, she was one of the first employees of Fisher-Price toys in East Aurora, New York. Shirley drove a school bus for a short time and later worked at Cattaraugus County Nursing Home as a seamstress. She was very talented in sewing, needlepoint and hook rug. Shirley was a member of the Marilla Baptist Church for over 50 years. She spent winters in Florida for several years before moving to Lake Ridge Village in Eustis in January 2014 and after 2 years moved to Regency Center. She was preceded in death by her husband John on March 17, 1983 after 46 years of marriage. Shirley is remembered and will be dearly missed by her daughter, Sandra Ells of East Aurora, NY, daughter and son-in-law, Jacquelyn F. and Helm Heigl of Marilla, NY, daughter, Diane A. Neamon of Zellwood, FL and daughter and son-in-law, Laurie C. and Jeffry Phetteplace of Lime Lake, NY; son and daughter-in-law, Maxwell M. and Maryalice Morris of Leesburg, FL; as well as 19 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. A memorial ceremony will be held on Monday, August 22, 2016 at 11:00 am at Marilla Baptist Church, Marilla, NY. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared on the tribute wall.
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