Morrison, Betty Joyce

Betty Joyce Morrison, 55, of Walford, passed away at her home Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013. As were her wishes she will be cremated. Memorial gathering and dinner will be Saturday, Oct. 19, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the City Hall, 120 Fifth St., Walford, Iowa.

Betty is survived by her husband, William Earl Morrison of Walford; two daughters, Deanna (Greg) Kieffer of Indiana and Misty (Jermy) Campbell of Walford; grandchildren, Bailee Kieffer of Indiana, Destiny, Dominic and Aiden Campbell, all of Walford; stepson, Warren (Carrie) Morrison of Illinois; stepgranddaughters, Kylie and Madison Morrison of Illinois; four siblings, Pat Elam of Prague, Okla., James Gallope, Norma Dean East and Virginia Winn, all of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Henry Gallope, and mother, Ethel Gallope; grandparents, Adolph and Bertha Shebert; sister, Dorothy Jolley; brother, Robert Gallope; and adopted brother, Tony Gallope.

Betty Joyce Gallope was born Oct. 24, 1957, to Henry and Ethel (Shebert) Gallope in Oklahoma City, Okla. After graduating from high school she went on to college and studied to be an optometric assistant. On Nov. 16, 1982, she married William Earl Morrison in Elk City, Okla. Betty worked for Whirlpool Amana for over 20 years and was soon planning on retiring.

Her hobbies included boating, camping, horseback riding, puzzles, and traveling. She loved spending time with her friends and family and especially loved playing with her grandkids.

Memorial donations may be made to her kids and grandkids.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.iowacremation.com.

Published Oct. 18, 2013 in The Gazette