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Brenda Morrison Obituary
"We do not know what happened but, God knows. He put his arms around her and whispered, "Come with me." A golden heart stopped beating, gently working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove He only takes the best."
On Saturday, August 9, 2008 Brenda Ann Morrison a lifelong area resident, entered into rest at St. Luke's Hospital in Newburgh, NY. She was 58 years old.
Brenda was born on August 11, 1949 to the late Harold and Mildred Mitchell DeGroat in Port Jervis. Brenda attended local schools, graduating from Newburgh Free Academy in 1968. She was employed by Holden Home in Newburgh until her retirement.
She leaves to cherish her memory four children: Michelle Hayes of Wappingers Falls, NY, Dion Hayes of Schenectady, NY, Cleon Hayes and wife, Ida of Newburgh, NY, and Nicole Hayes of Newburgh, NY; five sisters: Mary Lucien (Betty) of Poughkeepsie, NY, Doris St. Jean (Benedict) of Lakeland, FL, Lenore Clarey (Gration) of Wallkill, NY, Pearl Bryan (Nelson) of Lakeland, FL and twin, Bernice Haze of Newburgh, NY; one brother, Robert Jones of Queens, NY; 14 grandchildren: Sean, Cochise, Cleon, Capri, Danashia, Tylishia, Terane', Rashad, Shanice, Ja'quan, De'ja, Jahaire, Premier, and Sincere; two great-grandchildren, Maniyah and Danielle, whom will all miss their "Sugar Mama"; a pet grandson, Kobe, whom she called regularly just to say, "I love you"; the Hayer Family; a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members and special friends. She is predeceased by grandson, Juwan Hayes; three sisters: Lorraine Jones, Blanche DeGroat-Burgess and Carol DeGroat; three brothers: Wilbert and Lawrence Jones and Harold DeGroat; special family members, Leo and Gladys Greer and Kathryn Robinson.
A Memorial viewing will be held at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh, NY 12550 on Saturday, August 16, from 9-11 a.m.
Arrangements by Brooks Funeral Home, 845-561-8300.
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Memories and Condolences
for Brenda Morrison
Rev. Christine Winstead-Hall
August 10, 2025
Although, it's been many years that Brenda, has passed she is stilled missed.
Rev. Christine Winstead-Hall
August 9, 2024
My goodness, the years have certainty gone very fast. I still think of you Brenda.
Christine Hall
August 9, 2020
My how times go so fast. I went to NFA, with Brenda. She was always a nice and caring person. I remember her working in Mr. Degroats store on corner of South and Montgomery Streets
(Rev) Christine Winstead-Hall
August 28, 2008
Bernice and family. My heart is saddended to hear of the passing of Brenda. When one of our classmates passes it leaves such a void in our lives. Christine Winstead-Hall-class of "67"
Paulette Johnston-Holland
August 22, 2008
To Bernice & the DeGroat Family, may beauty live on in your memories of Brenda and bring you peace. With deepest sympathy.
Candace Morris
August 17, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Lynn Parker
August 16, 2008
To The Family
I'm sorry for your loss, you are in my prayers,God bless you
carol mcqueen
August 15, 2008
colie and family my prayers are with you and you family at this time of loss your mom was a kind and caring woman and always though of helping others but i still will remember brenda full of fun and so many funny stories she use to tell sitting out there on farrington street with her warm smile laughing and jokeing we extend our deepest symphathies to you and want you to know that you are in our prayers
Karen Blake Daniels
August 15, 2008
To The DeGroat Family: Many years have passed since we have seen each other, however, I wanted to express my sincere sympathy to the children and Bernice for the loss of Brenda, a Mother and a Sister....
Gina Mains
August 15, 2008
Michelle - I'm sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. God bless you and your family.
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