Lenore Lillian Dretzka Morrell, A beloved wife, mother and friend. Born in Milwaukee Wisconsin on August 9, 1925, to Celia Merring and Theodore R. Dretzka. Her parents moved the family to Oak Cliff, Dallas TX. when she was in high school, attending Adamson High School and graduating in 1943.
She was the cherished wife of David A. Morrell and together they shared a life of over 50 years filled with love and devotion. She is the loving mother of Jayne Morrell, Joyce Schmeisser, David Morrell, Jr. and Jolene Cobb. Her immeasurable pride and joy were her grandchildren and their spouses, Jill and Rob Gura, J’Vette and Eric Helsel, Jeffrey and Abbey Schmeisser, Kelsey and Chance Singleton, Chance Cobb, Kirk Morrell and Meggin Morrell. She saw herself in the future of her great grandchildren that she adored. Jenna and Brook Gura, Julia and Justice Helsel, Aisley, Sydney and Jonathon Schmeisser, Melody Morrell Mayton, and Willow Morrell Brown, Zaylee and Jett Singleton.
She allowed her family wonderful memories of get-togethers of holidays, fishing trips, picnic’s, Sunday breakfasts with her family, brother Ralph and Virginia Dretzka with our cousins Mary, Janet, Jimmy, Bobby and Catherine, her sister Beatrice and Doug Deen with cousins Walter and Patty. One of her favorite things was seeing the families grow by using facebook.
A beacon of love and strength for her family and friends, her kindness and compassion shaped the lives of all who knew her. She enjoyed and was proud of her work as a book accountant. She was actively involved in several organizations and memberships that were close to her heart She selflessly dedicated her time and energy primarily to the Catholic Daughters of America and St. Elizabeth of Hungary’s Altar Guild. She won “Woman of the Year” by the Catholic Daughters.
She loved playing bingo, and she taught her grandchildren how to count by playing cards (Scat) with them (she would also put up their money to play the game).
Lenore Lillian Morrell’s warmth and smile will continue to inspire and live on in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to have been touched by her. May she rest in Peace and enjoy her heavenly family and friends, and know she was deeply loved and will be fondly remembered.
A visitation for Lenore will be held Thursday, June 6, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Calvary Hill Main Mausoleum North Chapel, 3235 Lombardy Ln, Dallas, Texas 75220. A Mass of Christian burial will begin at 1:00 PM. A committal service will be June 6, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Calvary Hill Cemetery, 3235 Lombardy Ln, Dallas, Texas 75220.
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