Avis Lee Morriston

1927 - 2015

Avis Lee Morriston obituary, 1927-2015, Crystal River, FL

BORN

1927

DIED

2015

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Fero Funeral Home with Crematory

5955 North Lecanto Highway

Beverly Hills, Florida

Avis Morriston Obituary

Avis Lee (Gollick) Morriston, 88, of Crystal River, Florida, died Aug. 9, 2015, at Diamond Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lecanto after a brief illness. "No one was a stranger" to Avis, who enjoyed all people and had a special way with animals. She liked everyone she met and vice versa. She was beloved by all who knew her for her sense of humor and kindness.
Avis was born July 23, 1927, in Lowber, Pennsylvania, daughter of James Henry Gollick and Ella Frances Kaylor. She lived most of her early life in Brownsville and Perryopolis, Pennsylvania. After her graduation from Brownsville High School, Avis married her high school sweetheart, William (Bill) on June 29, 1947. They have two children, James Clarence and Darlene Marie. An excellent cook and seamstress, Avis was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution organization. After a career as an interior designer and restaurant owner, Avis retired with Bill to Beverly Hills where she was a former member of the Beverly Hills Women's Club and the Beverly Hills Lions Club. Avis was an avid reader, particularly enjoying history and fiction.
Survivors include her husband of 68 years, William; and their two children, James Morriston and wife Terry of Texas and Darlene Timmons and spouse Robert R. (Randy) of Lecanto. Other survivors include her beloved nieces and nephews, Mr. Terry Hosler, Mrs. Marilyn (Hawker) Wolfe, Mrs. Kay (Hawker) Mosser, Mrs. Lelah (Hawker) Shepherd, Mr. William Hawker, all of Pennsylvania; and her four grandchildren, Clinton Morriston, Jaime Morriston and Jessica Morriston (all of Pennsylvania) and Erin McNeil of Florida. She is also, survived by five great-grandchildren.
Avis was predeceased by her parents and her sisters, (Mrs. Frances Croushore; Mrs. Valeria Hawker, Mrs. Garnet Hosler) and a brother (John Michael Gollick) who died in infancy.
Visitation from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015, with a Chapel Service at 11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 14, 2015, at Fero Funeral Home. Graveside Service to follow at Fero Memorial Gardens. Arrangements entrusted to Fero Funeral Home. www.ferofuneralhome.com.

Published by Citrus County Chronicle on Aug. 12, 2015.
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To Lelah and all of your family, please accept my deepest sympathy at this time of your great loss. I hope your fond memories will ease your grief.

Sarajane (Sally) Willson

August 17, 2015

Some of my favorite memories of summers spent in central Florida involve hanging out with Avis, who was (as others have already noted) warm, funny, and had a remarkable way with all of the animals in our family--no small feat considering some of their craziness! I will miss her so much, and my thoughts and love are with the whole family, especially Darlene and Erin.

Rachel Timmons

August 16, 2015

I will always remember the warmth and comfort I felt when visiting with Avis. Her deep, heartfelt laugh was so enjoyable to be around. She will be greatly missed. Bill, Darlene, Erin, Dad, Jimmy, Jessica, and Terry - my thoughts are with you.

Hannah Timmons

August 16, 2015

So sorry for your loss. Lots of love from our family to yours.

Kimberly Randolph

August 13, 2015

Erin, So sorry for your loss. You will always have those good memories,.Never forget the love your grandma had for you. Love ya Debbi and Bill Mcneil

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