Frances L. (Trumble) Morrissey

Frances L. Morrissey, 85, of Rock Island, died Thursday, March 26, 2020 at the Overlook Village, Moline.  Cremation rites were accorded.  Due to COVID – 19, no public services will be scheduled at this time.  A celebration of life will take place at a later date.  Inurnment will be at Rock Island National Cemetery, Arsenal Island.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in care of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island, is assisting the family.

Frances was born in Rock Island, Illinois on December 15, 1934, a daughter of Joseph and Martha DeJager Trumble.  She married Virgil S. Morrissey on May 12, 1954 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rock Island.  He preceded her in death in 1990.

Frances worked as an X-Ray Technician at the former St. Anthony’s Hospital, Rock Island, for 13 years.  Later, she worked as a teller at the First National Bank, Rock Island.

Frances enjoyed swimming several days a week at the Rock Island Fitness Center, where she met many friends.  She also enjoyed golfing and playing cards, especially Bridge.

Those left to cherish her memory include her children, John Patrick (Mikki) Morrissey, Rock Island, Michele M. Miller-Day, Rock Island and Kristen (Andy) Amerein, Gainsville, Ga.; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; brother, Raymond P. (Marilyn) Trumble, Omaha, Neb; and many cherished family and friends met throughout the years at Steepmeadow and Friendship Manor, both of Rock Island.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and two infant siblings.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staffs of Genesis Hospice and the Overlook Village for all of the compassionate care extended to Frances and her family.

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