Gayle Evelyn (Swanson) Morris

On the morning of April 14th, Gayle Evelyn (Swanson) Morris went to be with her Lord and the love of her life for 48 years after fighting a courageous battle with cancer for the last year. She passed away peacefully with family by her side. Gayle was formerly a resident of Toledo, Ohio. But has been a resident of Rutland, Ohio for the last 24 years. Born to Eldon J. Swanson and Bertha Evelyn Faye (Bittenger) Swanson in Warren, Ohio on May 23, 1946.

She will be missed by all that knew and loved her. Gayle loved music, crocheting, and her family. One of her proudest accomplishments was becoming a cosmetologist. Some of her favorite memories were dancing with her sister while watching American Bandstand.

Gayle is prceded in death by her parents, Eldon J. Swanson and Bertha Evelyn Faye (Bittenger) Swanson; her loving husband, William H. Morris Jr.; infant daughter, Sherry Lynn Morris; brother, Richard Swanson; sisters, Carol Rudd and Barbara Wyatt; two grandsons, Joseph Hartford and Curtis Edmunds; and son-in-law, Alvis Edmonds.

She is survived by her daughters, Rufena (Joseph) Hartford, Gayle A. Morris (Bobby Dixon), Barbara (Ross) Seifke, Wanda Morris, Bertha Morris(Matt Thomas); son, William H. Morris III (Annie); beloved twin brother, Gaylen R. Swanson. Gayle has left 16 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren to carry on her legacy. Together again Mom and Dad we love you.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2014 at 11:00am at the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Pomeroy with Pastor John Swanson officiating. Burial will follow at the Morris Family Cemetery near Langsville. Visiting hours will be on Friday from 2-8pm at the funeral home in Pomeroy.

A registry is available at www.andersonmcdaniel.com.