Frances M. Morrison (September 20, 1932 – December 26, 2011)

Frances M. Morrison, 79, of Zanesville, died at 12:52 a.m. Monday, December 26, 2011 at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House. She was born September 20, 1932, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Clyde H. and Hazel Harris Besser. She had worked for 19 years in food service for Zanesville City Schools and as a cashier for Juanita’s Restaurant for 20 years.

Surviving are her husband of 43 years, K. Russell Morrison, whom she married May 4, 1968, of the home; her children, which were the love of her life, Gerald (Lori) Barnhart, Carolyn (James) Warfield, Kenneth (Keri) Barnhart and Tamera (David) Downey; 12 grandchildren, Jenna, Jill, Jodi, Christa, Shawn, Austin, Conner, Cody, Nathan, Brandon, Shane and Jamie; 11 great grandchildren, Josie, Brody, Alexis, Riley, Madi, Carter, Chance, Kira, Kaci, Kaelyn, and Arianna; and a sister, Sara Bruce.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Keith Barnhart; a sister, Leota Paulus; two brothers, Harold Kreuter and Donald Ketterer; and a lifelong friend, Juanita Paxson.

Friends and family may call from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at the Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home, 1271 Blue Ave., Zanesville. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 29, 2011 at the funeral home. Frances will be laid to rest at Zanesville Memorial Park Cemetery.

To send a note of condolence, order flowers or comfort food for the Morrison Family: www.bolin-dierkesfuneralhome.com