Patricia "Patty" Morris' Obituary
Patricia "Patty" Morris passed away at her home May 1, 2019 at the age of 74. Patty was a native of Lewes, born March 27, 1945, and graduating with the Lewes High School Class of 1963. While in school, she enjoyed participating in band, choir, and the Honor Society, and acted as class secretary. After graduation, Patty served as a secretary at Beebe Nursing School, then Playtex International, and finally at Savannah Road and Shields Schools. She found her work in the schools wonderfully rewarding, and truly enjoyed her time there for 25 years until retiring in 1995.
Patty was an active member of Groome United Methodist Church in Lewes throughout her entire life. She sang alto in the choir, helped to decorate the church for holidays and special events, and eagerly assisted with any other responsibilities that arose. She loved animals, always doting on her cats Buddy and Ossie and dog Penny, and was known for feeding any wildlife in need of a good meal around her farm home, from birds to foxes.
Patty is survived by her husband of 56 years, Gary S. Price, her nephews: John W. Beauchamp of Lewes, DE and Matthew Brittingham of Georgetown, DE; her nieces: Shelly Beauchamp of Brigantine, NJ, Judi Brittingham of Harbeson, DE, and Billie Jo Cooper of Dagsboro, DE; aunt Hazel Brittingham of Lewes, DE, cousin Kim Brittingham of Harbeson, DE, and a large group of devoted lifelong friends that had become an integral part of her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Wesley "Jack" Morris and Helen Downs Morris, her sister, April Beauchamp, and cousin in-law and good friend Betty Jo Brittingham.
A viewing will be held Thursday May 9, 2019 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE.
Funeral services will be held Friday May 10, 2019 at 10:00 am at Groome United Methodist Church, 601 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE. Burial will follow at Bethel Methodist Cemetery, Savannah Road, Lewes, DE.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Groome United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 299, Lewes, DE, are appreciated.
Please sign Mrs. Morris' online guest book located on this site.
FLORSIT NOTE: PLEASE HAVE ALL FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS DELIVERED BY 3 PM, THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2019 TO PARSELL FUNERAL HOMES, LEWES, DE.
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