Flint, Michigan
MORRISON, Mary Elizabeth - Of Grand Blanc, age 81, died Friday, May 2, 2008 surrounded by all of her children at her residence. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11AM, Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 11824 South Saginaw Street, Father Douglas Osborn officiating. Burial in New Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Those desiring may make contributions to Powers Catholic High School Tuition Assistance or Heartland Hospice. Visitation 4-8PM Sunday and 1-8PM Monday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road. A prayer service will be held at 6:30Pm Monday evening at the funeral home. Mrs. Morrison will be at the church from 10AM, Tuesday until the time of the Mass. Mary was born in Mt. Morris, Michigan on August 11, 1926, the daughter of Ashton and Mary Irene James. On January 31, 1948, Mary was united in marriage to Vincent Morrison and he preceded her in death in 1991. Together they owned and operated Morrison's Mobil Gas Station for many years. Mrs. Morrison retired from Mott Community College. She was a strong, brave and courageous woman who loved her family and was proud of her Irish heritage. Mary was a devoted mother to her 9 favorite children, Jerry and wife Diane, Jim, Liz Morrison, John and wife Beth, Mary Jeanne and husband Jim DuBuc, Trish Morrison, Joe and wife Colleen, Colleen and husband Jerry Tomczak, Helen and husband Mike Alfaro; 21 grandchildren; 7 great-grand-children; brother, Stan and wife Jean James. She was preceded in death by her husband; infant grandson, Lance and dear friend, Helen Burns, who was like a mother to her. A special thank you to all of the caregivers who God blessed and placed in her life. Mary leaves a legacy of Faith. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
To Joe and Colleen (and the entire family) Our prayers are with you in your time of loss and hope that you find comfort knowing how much love surrounds you at this, the most trying of times. Sincerely, Trent & Erin Farnsworth
Trent Farnsworth
May 09, 2008 | Flushing, MI
Morrison Family,
My deepest sympathies go out to all of you. Now Aunt Mary and Dirty Dort and Uncle Vince can have a good time.
"May your troubles be less, your blessings be more, and nothing but happiness come through your door."
Pat O'Reilly
Pat O'Reilly
May 06, 2008 | Burton, MI
Colleen so sorry to hear of your mom but she is at peace and I hope that gives you and your family comfort God 's blessings to you all
Kathy Crow
kathy crow
May 06, 2008 | Otisville, MI
Colleen,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayer. If you need anything, please do not hesitate to ask. We adore you. Love your friends at GTS Burton
May 06, 2008
Colleen,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We care so much about you, and if you need anything, please don't hesitate to ask. We absolutely adore you. We are so sorry for your loss. Love you friends at GTS Burton.
May 06, 2008
Dear Trish and Family:
I'm sorry for your loss! You had a great mom. I'll always remember the great tray of brownies she made!
Mary Beth Rincon (Nolan)
May 05, 2008 | Schererville, IN
We are deeply sorry for your loss.We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.Know that you are not alone.Your blessed mother will also be in our prayers.Love, Ann Marie , Harvey and Scott Yee
Ann-Marie Yee(Kellett)
May 04, 2008 | Goodrich, MI
To all the Morrison family, you have my deepest sympathy. I last saw your mom at my dad's funeral (Ray Barber) Jerry brought her to the funeral home. We were able to share some laughs and memories. Jerry thank you for bringing her to see dad. I know she is with your dad and the ol gang is probably already getting together. What a time they will have. God Bless you all.
Larry Barber
May 04, 2008 | Spring Lake, MI
To the entire Morrison Family:
On behalf of all the Barber's, please know our heart aches at the passing of Mary Morrison. I remember so vividly taking my dad to Vinces funeral in 1991. I remember how badly I felt, because my father felt so bad. He was watching one of his dearest friends being buried.
My folks LOVED Vince and Mary! Vince was my fathers best man and our parents were life long friends.
Let's hope they are enjoying a hearty laugh, a cold beer and...
Dave Barber
May 04, 2008 | Providence, RI
