Barbara A (Terrell) Morris Obituary (1935 - 2014)

Barbara A. Morris, 79, of Muncie, IN passed away early Monday morning, June 16, 2014 at IU Health, Ball Memorial Hospital of Muncie, IN. She was born March 14, 1935 in Randolph County, IN the daughter of Hoobert and Susie (Young) Terrell. She was a graduate of Losantville High School. Barbara married her husband Earl in August of 1952. She was a devoted wife and loving mother to her four children and her greatest joy was her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Barbara was an excellent cook and looked forward to preparing family favorites at holiday time. She enjoyed reading and was an avid fan of Nascar racing. She rarely missed a televised race and knew each of the drivers by name, car number, and standings in the competition. A hard worker, Barbara retired from her employment as a sales associate for Macy's Department Store in 2012, at the age of 77. Anyone who shopped L.S. Ayres or Macy's would probably remember her smile. She leaves to cherish her memory a loving husband, Earl; two daughters, Tammy Reddin of Farmland, IN and Debra Thompson of Muncie, IN; two brothers, Harry G. Terrell and William "Bill" Terrell (wife, Colleen), all of Losantville, IN; a sister, Betty J. Newton of Muncie, IN; 11 grandchildren; and several great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Robert E. and Johnny Morris; a brother, Kenneth Terrell; and sisters, Elizabeth Jane Evans, Rosemary Thorn, Nancy Smith and Phyllis Terrell. A service to celebrate Barbara's life will be 10 am Thursday, June 19, 2014 at Thornburg Memorial Chapel of Parker City, IN. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery of Windsor, IN. Family and friends may gather to share and remember from 6-8 pm Wednesday, June 18th at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Ball Memorial Cancer Center, 2401 University Ave. Muncie, IN 47303. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wilsonshookfuneralhomes.com.