Garnet Irene Stephens Morris; 102; of Newell; passed away Friday; Jan. 17; 2014; in Monongahela Valley Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born Oct. 14; 1911; in Dickerson Run; daughter of the late Curtis James Stephens and the late Lillian Lynn Stephens. She was a member of the Newell United Methodist Church. Garnet was retired from California University of Pennsylvania; where she worked in the payroll department. Garnet resided in Newell her whole married life. She was a very proud and happy 102 year-old and never shied away from telling her age. Carol said her mom left their home only to come back to just a house; but with all the love her mother gave; it will someday be a home again. She was loved by all members of family; friends and neighbors. May God give her the peace her 102 years deserves. She is survived by her daughter; Carol Lee Morris of Newell; with whom she made her home; sister; Frances Stephens Lynn Vanderegrift; grandsons; Richard Lee Stevens and wife; Barbara; Carl Burton Stevens; Clyde Eugene Stevens and wife; Jamie; James Curtis Stevens and wife; Paula; Robert Allen Stevens and wife; Gwen; 17 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; Clyde Morris; son; Richard Eugene Stevens; two brothers; Halton and Shalmer Stephens; and sister; Rita Stephens-Brandt. Friends will be received 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday; Jan. 20; 2014; in the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City; 724-326-5621;http://www.eleymccroryfuneralhome.com. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday; Jan. 21; 2014; in the funeral home with the Pastor Rob Rabenstein officiating. Interment will follow in the Belle Vernon Cemetery; Belle Vernon.

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