Beatrice Aline McCarthy-Morley Obituary (1911 - 2007)

Went to be with her Lord and Savior July 2, 2007 just 27 days before her 96th birthday.? She was born July 29, 1911 to Edwin Earl and Hattie Aline (Angell) Wheeler in Battle Creek, Mich.? She was married to Ross W. McCarthy in 1928.? She resided from 1937 on a farm Northwest of Leslie, MI. with her husband and girls.? She is survived by 3 daughters, June (James) Swan of Eaton Rapids, MI.? Loraine (Walter) Murphy of Dandridge, Tenn. and Carol (Donald) Vandeventer of Michigan Center, MI.? Eight Grandchildren, twenty Great Grandchildren and twelve Great Great Grandchildren.? One brother, Edwin Earl Wheeler Jr. of Traverse City, MI.? Also many nieces and nephews.? She worked 23 years for the state of Michigan and retired in 1967.? Then worked for Dart National Bank until 1973.? Preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Richard Dale Wheeler, and one sister, Donna Marie Chadwell.? Husband Ross W. McCarthy in 1969 and husband Robert L. Morley in 1976 also two infant grandsons.? She was a life member of the Order of The Eastern Star Mason Chapter #150.? A member of the South Lansing Christian Church.? She loved all types of cards, bingo and dancing and received many trophies and plaques for ball room dancing.? She spent 18 happy winters in Mesa, Arizona.? She loved her large family.? Services will be held at Skinner Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids on Thursday at 1:00 PM.? Visitation will be Thursday from 11:00 AM to service time.? The Reverend Steve Klink will give the service.? In lieu of flowers, make donations to the Eaton Community Hospice of Charlotte, MI. or any organization of your choice.