Bridget Frances "Fran" Morris

Bridget Frances (Fran) Morris Fran Morris of Richburg, South Carolina passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 24. “ Funeral Mass will be held at noon on Saturday, October 14th at her church, St Joseph's, in Chester. A reception will be held in the church hall following the mass. Internment will be at the Oratory Memorial Garden immediately following the reception. More information will come as the date gets closer.” Daughter of the late Martin and Kate (Connelly) Creaven, Fran was born in the small town of Belclare, County Galway, Ireland, one of thirteen children. She immigrated to the U.S. through New York City at the age of 19 where she soon met her husband, the late William (Bill) Edward Morris. Fran was a remarkable and energetic woman. She lived life to the fullest and was always game for the next adventure. She and Bill moved to Richburg, S.C. in 1974 and it took little time for her to get involved in the community she had come to love. One of her first projects was raising money to build and recruit doctors to staff the Lewisville Family Care Center, now the Lewisville Medical Center, bringing into Richburg and surrounding communities a full menu of medical services. She was a member of the Greater Richburg Association and instrumental in the organization of the Progressive Association of Chester County Communities. Holidays in the Morris home were first and foremost about delivery Meals on Wheels to seniors. She was an active member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Chester. Her greatest love was the Children’s Attention Home where she spent countless hours over many years visiting the children and raising money through the Annual Childrens’ Attention Home Golf Tournament. She was a loving and caring mother to Brian (Bertica) Morris, Ellen (Michael) McLean, John (Louise) Morris, Kevin (Alison) Morris, Dr. Brigid (David) Tinkler and loving mother-in-law of Deborah Morris. She was grandmother of 12, step-grandmother of 4, and the great-grandmother of 9. She is also survived by a sister, Philomena (Creaven) Brohi of London, England. She was Auntie Fran to scores of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and her husband, Fran was preceded in death by her beloved grandson, Gregory Scott Morris. To her many friends and all who encountered and helped with her care, we say thank you! She walked with purpose, cared about others and lived of good life. She left with spry and grace. She will be deeply missed. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Childrens’ Attention Home, P.O. Box 2912, Rock Hill, S.C. 29732 or Richburg Fire & Rescue, 223 N. Main Street, Richburg, S.C. 2972 or Strides of Strength Therapeutic Services, 2717 Gaston Farm Road, Chester, SC 29706. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.barronfuneralhome.com.