Alma Lorraine Morrison
Alma Lorraine Morrison
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MORRISON
July 28, 1918- Sept. 26, 2008
Alma Lorraine (Rainey) Morrison, born in Cherryvale, NM in 1918, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Manor Care facility in Reno early Friday morning. She spent many of her working years here in Reno at various properties. As a favorite pastime, she spent a great deal of her leisure time, almost daily, walking to the Reno Peppermill Sports Book where she had an uncanny knack of picking horses that had great names but never seemed to win their races. She also loved taking care of her cat and many of the nearby neighbor's cats.
Rainey is survived by numerous grand-nieces and nephews; her sister, Lucille Haley of Bakersfield, CA; her nephews, Sam and Tom Haley, Vacaville, CA and Larry and Rick Cline of Reno, NV; her nieces, Norma Gregory and Debra Lieske of Southern CA and her number one friend and helper, Karen Sawyer of Hatch, UT, who lovingly made the later years of Rainey's life as comfortable as possible for her.
Rainey requested no services but chose to donate her body to the UNR Medical School. She is now dancing with her many previously deceased sisters and brother, George Lieske and her long lost love, George Tonelli.
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Kate Moskios
October 14, 2008
My Dear Friend Rainey,
Jerry and I enjoyed being your neighbor for two years. After Jerry and I moved to Murray Utah, we missed you alot. I can still see you singing and dancing. I know your favorite song is "I Come To The Garden Alone". Remember how much trouble we got into feeding the homeless cats. You have a heart of gold! I am so thankful for Larry Cline, my sister Karen Sawyer and Don (that work at the sportsbook at the Peppermill Casino) for always looking after you, and loving you. Rainey you will always be in my heart.
Love Always Kate
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Debbie Davies (Lieske)
October 6, 2008
Rainey was a great person with a super sense of humor; Dale (my husband) & I (Debbie Davies(lieske) had an opportunity to visit with her at the Peppermill summer before last. We found her in her favorite seat enjoying her favorite past time. I was able to recognize her immediately she resembled her Mom ( my Grandmother ) in so many ways. We all had lunch at the coffee shop where Reiney ordered breakfast, the best meal you could have in her eyes. She shared several stories with Dale & I during our visit including when she & her sister Katie were young; they were sent to an all girls school for a time; while there, they pulled a few pranks ( Rainey remembered it as it was Katie's ideas but I wonder) and were expelled & sent to live with other relatives. Rainey was a hoot & I will truly miss her & the good times she recalled. Although when she would call me on the phone or I would phone her and/or see her I would have to remind her who I was and how we were related; but it didnt matter I will always recall her smiling & joking. Love you Rainey.
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