Patsy L. Morrow

Patsy L. Morrow, 82, of Lacon, passed away on September 21, 2022 at her home. Pat was born in Peoria on June 15, 1940 to the late Gerhardt and Helen (DeWalt) Keinath.  At 48 yrs old, Pat graduated from the University of Phoenix with a Bachelors in Accounting. Pat was formerly married to LaVerne Morrow and had four children.

Pat worked for many years for U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining, retiring from there in 1995. She also owned Morrow Accounting for many years. Lately she was employed as a bookkeeper at Allied Welding in Chillicothe.

Pat is survived by her children James (Juleigh) Morrow of Albuquerque NM, Molly (Robert) Hampton of Prairie Du Sac WI, Jean (James) Parrish of Lacon IL, Mark Morrow of Tulsa OK; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her brother Fred Keinath Sr.

Pat liked bowling in leagues, loved her karaoke and listening to the good old band Borderline. She was an avid participator in the world’s largest and most successful workplace charity The Combined Federal Campaign. Pat was best known for her love for her children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial visitation will be held on October 29 at Lenz Memorial Home in Lacon from 11 to 1 PM. Graveside service will follow in the Lacon Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Pat’s name can be made to Lacon Sparland Fire and Ambulance online condolences can be left at lenzmemorialhome.com