Marjorie A. Halsey

Marjorie A. Halsey, aged 85, a faithful, loving and beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, friend and neighbor, resident of Meadville, died peacefully in her home on April 17, 2021 after a lengthy illness, surrounded by her family. Marjorie is the daughter of the late Elizabeth L. Messinger Morris and Kenneth Wayne Morris Senior of Rome Township, Spartansburg PA. She was born 12 Sep 1935 in Wayne Township, Erie Co., Corry, PA. She married Dailey C. Halsey on June 5, 1954, who preceded her in death after 56 years of loving marriage. She is survived by her children Darlene and Michael Parker of Washington, Dailey A. and Malinda Halsey of Cochranton, Delora and Gary Rankin of Little Cooley, and foster son David and Susan Conaway of Ohio; four sisters, Phyllis Goodrich of New Mexico, Nancy and Bob Burger of California, Carol and Walter Flowers of New Mexico, and Linda and Michael Malys of Titusville; eight grandchildren, Amanda Eagles of Harrisburg, Adina and Michael La Greca Colorado, Kristin and Joshua Southworth of Colorado, Rene and Jeff Ramsey of Florida, Brian Halsey of Harrisville, Ange and Steve Murphy of Conneauteville, Greg and Janel Rankin of Little Cooley and Julie and Carlos Ruano of South Carolina. She had 14 great-grandchildren and another expected in September. She was predeceased by her parents, her brothers Kenneth Morris Junior, and Robert Morris, and sisters Beverley Morris and Charlotte Hanna and Geraldine Still. Marjorie was a cherished friend and neighbor, loyal, dedicated and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved spending time and playing with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an avid genealogist. She researched her family tree many generations. She enjoyed meeting and talking with newly discovered family members and fellow researchers. She explored her creativity through tole painting, ceramics, crochet and sewing. She was an avid and successful gardener. Marjorie had a huge, compassionate heart. She received great joy baking and delivering baked goods and casseroles to friends and neighbors, packing boxes for and financially supporting Post 52 Support our Troops and sewing and knitting for hospitalized children. Marjorie worked at General Telephone before marrying Dailey. She was subsequently a homemaker and bookkeeper. She attended First Baptist Church of Meadville. A private gravesite ceremony for immediate family will be held at Kingsley Cemetery, Townville, PA. There will be a memorial service will be held at Lyona Bible Church 28825 Lyona Road, Guys Mills, PA, on Saturday, April 24th at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Post 52,13240 Dunham Road, Meadville PA, 16335, in care of Support Our Troops. Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence on Marjorie's Book of Memories online at www.WarrenFH.com. Arrangements are in the care of Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 33353 N. Main Street, Townville.