Sharon Kay Morris, 84

Sharon Kay Morris, 84, formerly of Elberon and currently of Janesville, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023, at her daughter’s home following a long battle with Parkinson’s and Dementia. Service: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 18 at Teahen Funeral Home by Pastor Todd Sasek. Burial: 1 p.m., Tuesday at Spring Grove Cemetery, Covington. Friends may visit with the family on Monday, July 17 from 5 to 7 p.m., and after 9:30 a.m., Tuesday at the funeral home.

Sharon is survived by her daughters, Deborah (Rex) Hill, of Kanawha, Denise Weber, of Swisher, and Doreen Morris (Tom Posusta), of Janesville; son, Keith (Renee) Morris, of Unionville, MO; sister, Pam Klima, of Manchester; three sisters-in-law: Dianna Rawson, of Cedar Rapids, Mary Morris, of Cullowhee, NC, and Diane Morris, of Seattle, WA; nine grandchildren: Remington (Jessie) Hill, of Kanawha, Molly (Adam) Bird, of Hampton, Haley (Eric) Monson, of Britt, Ryan (Kajun) Morris, of Clutier, Lansing ( Emily) Hill, of Clear Lake, Alyssa (Nate) Albers, of Otley, Kassidy (Dan) Arp, of Traer, Whitney Morris, of Dysart, and Willow Weber, of Swisher; 23 great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; her caregiver, Cindy Diaz and many nieces, nephews and extended family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Darold in 2015; her parents; daughter, Shelley Morris, brother, Gary Rawson; sister, Bonnie Sasek; three brothers-in-law, Bob Klima, Gene Morris and Waldo Morris and sister-in-law, Charlotte Morris.

Sharon was born on July 15, 1938, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Hugh and Alta Hartson Rawson. She was a 1956 graduate of Roosevelt High School in Cedar Rapids. On January 22, 1956, Sharon married Darold Lee Morris in Covington. Sharon worked the night shift at Square D while her first three children were young. In 1992, she created her first pattern and started the pattern and craft company, Homespun Hill.

Sharon was a wonderful farmer’s wife, mother and grandmother, who loved to spend time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed traveling the country with Darold, their evening meal time together and playing the penny machines at Meskwaki Casino. She served as a 4-H leader for many years and spent her free time sewing, crafting and gardening.

Memorials may be directed to the family and will be donated to a Parkinson’s and Dementia foundations.

Online condolences can be left at www.teahenfuneralhome.com.