Rita A. Morris, 82 of Granite City, IL passed away on Wednesday, March, 27, 2019 at The Fountains in Granite City.
Rita was born on January 26, 1937 in Granite City; the daughter of the late Patrick and Mary (Unfried) Carson. Rita was a dedicated secretary at Granite City Steel and was a faithful member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Granite City. Rita enjoyed her days of spending time with her family and will be remembered for all the special times they shared together.
Rita is survived by and will be missed by her children; Beverly (Brian) Dorney of Plano, TX, Lewis “Tony” (Terry) Gray of Glen Carbon, IL; grandchildren, Christine Dorney, Kelley Dorney, Nathan (Morgan) Gray, Sarah (Alex) Ratkewicz; great-grandchildren, Samantha Gray, Landon Gray, Charlotte Ratkewicz and many other close family members and friends.
In addition to her parents, Rita was preceded in death by her husband; Robert Morris.
In celebration of Rita’s life, a memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. with Pastor Lisa Guilliams officiating at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2542 East 25th Street in Granite City. Memorial donations are suggested to American Cancer Society or the American Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City is serving the family.
