Mildred Ilene

Morrison

Mildred Ilene Morrison, daughter of the late Jesse Rayfield and Maggie (Mitchell) Rayfield, was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on May 3, 1940. She departed this life at Brent B. Tinnin Manor in Ellington, Missouri, on January 2, 2021, at the age of 80.

On July 13, 1958, in Ellington, Missouri, Mildred was united in marriage to John D. Morrison and to this union three sons were born. John D. preceded her in death on June 30, 2005. Mildred was a member of the Webb Creek Baptist Church and Eastern Star. She was always very involved in the church. Mildred enjoyed watching her sons, grandkids and niece involved in sports as well as any other school function they were involved in and never missed a game until they graduated.  While in school Mildred's main interests were volleyball and band.  She was an avid Ellington sports fan for many years as a participant, with her sons, grandkids and niece. She was the Avon Lady for many years in Ellington.

Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and one son, David Morrison.

Mildred is survived by two sons, Steve Morrison and wife Lesa of Bloomfield, Missouri, and Kenneth Morrison and companion Chrissy of Ellington, Missouri, one brother, Doug Rayfield and companion Emma of Ellington, Missouri, nine grandchildren, Brent, Brandon, Meagan, Morgan, Bret, Lacey, Drew, Sara and Jonathan, and 20 great-grandchildren. Mildred loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren unconditionally. She was the best mother and grandmother anyone could have asked for. Mildred will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn her passing.

Visitation: Saturday, January 9, 2021, from 10 AM – 1 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

Funeral to follow at 1 PM

Minister: Brother Pat Pyles

Burial: Huda-Chitwood Cemetery

Pallbearers: Brent, Brandon, Drew, Jeff, Dustin, Michael, Levi and Jack

In Lieu of Flowers: Please make a donation to the personal fund of a local Brent B. Tinnin nursing home resident, the Southern Reynolds County R-II school district, or a local church ministry. Any one of these donations would embody the generosity of Mildred's spirit, and embrace something she was passionate about.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri