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Patricia Kelly Morrison, 88, died peacefully at home on Sunday, March 6, 2011. She is survived by her children, Betsy Morrison of Albuquerque, John Morrison and wife Joanna of Henderson, NV, and Patty Ann Morrison of Sonora, CA; her brothers, John Kelly of Harwich, MA, and Joseph Kelly and wife Suzanne of Glendora, CA; her grandchildren, Frog Rainbowstar, wife Dawn and foster children Katelynn and Adam of Florissant, CO, Jacob Dixon of Tijeras, NM, and great-granddaughter Layla Dixon, Elizabeth Wirth, husband Billy and great-granddaughter Amelia Kelly Wirth of Henderson, Rachel Michel, husband Justin and great-granddaughter Allison Jane Michel of Unterfraundor, Germany, Nicholas Morrison and wife Jessica of Anaheim, CA, and Andrew Morrison of Henderson; and great-grandson Shean Rainbowstar, of Gunnison, CO. Pat was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Donald Morrison; parents, Aileen and Joseph Kelly; sister-in-law Katherine Kelly and grandson Joseph Dixon. A homemaker, reader, patient listener, wise counselor, champion of women and children, and perceptive observer of human nature and global events, Pat was a lifelong Democrat, self-effacing, witty, compassionate, and generous beyond belief. In accordance with her wishes, there will not be a memorial service. Friends are invited to visit with the family at Pat and Betsy's home between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 19th. (Further information is available by writing to betsym712@gmail.com) In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be sent to Planned Parenthood of New Mexico, 719 San Mateo NE, Albuquerque 87108, or UNICEF, 125 Maiden Lane, New York, NY 10038.
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