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La Feria Tx. passed away last year on December 12, 2020 (First year anniversary). Born in Brownsville, Texas to Daniel & Guadalupe Perez, she was the youngest of seven children and the last surviving member of the Perez family.
She had a long employment history starting with her employment at HEB in Brownsville and then with a Law Firm of Jack Wiech & Associates and later had a distinguished 29-year career with the Department of Justice / U.S. Immigration & Naturalization Service. She retired in June 1994 as the Assistant District Director for Management.
Jimmie (husband) and Mom built numerous lucrative businesses in south Texas. An ice cream parlor (Brownsville), Italian restaurant (Brownsville), and two Jewelry stores (Harlingen). They traveled throughout the US and Mexico to obtain new and unique gifts and artifacts. Always thinking, always busy, and always innovative!
Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husbands Ted C. McMorrough and Jimmie K. Morrell. She is survived by her two sons, Joe H. Marchan (Sandra) and James K. Morrell (Veronica) from La Feria Tx.; she is also survived by three stepdaughters Melodee, Candice, and Michelle Morrell and five grandchildren, Ryan, Taylor, Sarah, Brandi, Jalen.
December 12, 2021 is the one-year anniversary of her passing. Our mom was the foundation of our family and she loved her life and enjoyed every moment of it. For all who knew her, she was bigger than life. She loved the holidays: Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas and enjoyed being with her family and friends. She loved dressing up for all occasions and wanted to bring joy to all. She loved to travel and meet people and never had a problem communicating with those of different backgrounds. Our mom was one of a kind, she was witty and had awesome humor. She was always concerned for those who were close and dear to her. We cannot put into words how much we miss her.
A celebration of life was not held due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Our mother was laid to rest alongside her husbands in La Feria, Texas.
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