Charlene Morrison

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charlene Morrison, age 79, of Madison, Ohio. On Sunday, December 17, 2023, Charlene stepped into a heavenly eternity at home surrounded by her loving family. On May 30, 1944, in Beaver Center, Pennsylvania, Charlene was born to parents Howard and Lucy (Fox) Bishop. On August 9, 1961, she was united in marriage with Lawrence “Larry” D. Morrison, Jr. and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary prior to her husband’s passing in 2012. Known as a generous, kind woman, Charlene’s life focus was taking care of her family, whom she loved dearly. In addition, Charlene worked years as the bookkeeper of the family business, Morrison and Sons Trucking. Charlene enjoyed reading, sewing and traveling, whether it was a trip to Branson, Missouri, or just a Sunday drive in the country. Charlene had friendships near and far, including many penpals, some with which she had corresponded for decades. During retirement, Charlene and Larry enjoyed winters as snowbirds in The Villages of Florida and summers near family in their home on Lake Erie. She is survived by her daughter, Charlette (Stuart) Ruf; sons, Gregory (Christina) Morrison, Lance (Debbie Rihaly) Morrison; granddaughters, Alycia (Eric) Schreckengost, Emma Richmond, Erynn (Tyler) Dixon; grandsons, Shane Morrison, Bradley (Jami) Morrison, Jesse Ruf; great-grandchildren, Finnick Lawrence, Mya Marie, Asher Daniel, and Aria Jordan, as well as siblings Charlotte Williams and Frank Bishop. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Lawrence Dewain Morrison, Jr. and parents, Howard and Lucy (Fox) Bishop, as well as brothers Stanley Bishop, Merwin Bishop and Richard Bishop. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, in memory of Charlene Morrison. Please join the family as we celebrate Charlene’s life of kindness with calling hours on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, from 4-7pm and a memorial service, officiated by Keith Bishop, on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at 10:30am. Both calling hours and service will be held at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street, Madison, OH. Final resting place will be at Fairview Cemetery. Behm Family Funeral Home of Madison is assisting the family at this time. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com