Lydia Morris, age 72, of Oshkosh formerly of Pardeeville, WI joined her husband in eternal life on November 24, 2013. Rodney preceded Lydia in death on December 13, 2009.
Lydia was born on January 8, 1941 in Corpus Christi Texas, the daughter of the late Alfredo and Nicolasa (Castillo) Torres. Lydia married Rodney Morris on January 20, 1962 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Randolph.
Lydia enjoyed sewing, baking, and gardening and most of all cherished time spent with her grandchildren.
She will be fondly remembered by her children; Marty (Rosalie) Morris of Montello, and Julie (Doug) Shew of Oshkosh, her sisters; Connie Torres, Mary (Ruben) Reyes, Emma (Tony) Bos, Sandi (Gary) Schroeder, brothers; Alfredo (Patricia) Torres Jr., and Felix (Jackie) Torres.
Proud grandmother and great grandmother of Jason (Jolene) Morris, Mackenzie Shew, Riley Shew, and Ariel Morris. Lydia will also be remembered by many nieces and nephews.
Lydia was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Rodney, and her sister Juanita.
The family will greet friends and relatives on Saturday November 30, 2013 at St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church, 830 S. Westhaven Dr. Oshkosh, WI at 10:00 a.m. until the memorial mass at 11:00 a.m.
The family would like to thank the staff of Heartland Hospice and Oakwood Manor for their wonderful and compassionate care of their mother.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials be directed to Alzheimer Association of Greater Wisconsin, 2900 Curry Lane Suite A, Green Bay, WI 54311.