Sandra "Sandy" L. Morrison, 75, of Lena passed away peacefully at her home on September 17, 2022. She was born on December 03, 1946, in Monmouth, IL to Harlan and Elizabeth (Esters) Terpening, She married Dr. David L. Morrison on January 19, 1968 at the Gerlaw Christian Church in Gerlaw, IL.

Sandy was a proud 1968 Monmouth College Graduate. Following her graduation, she began her career in education at Southern Junior High School in Stronghurst, IL.  In 1978 she accepted a position teaching english and grammar at Knoxville Junior High in Knoxville, IL.   In 1983 Sandy and her family moved to Lena, IL.  Shortly after the move, she stared work to pursue her Masters of Social Work degree at the University of Wisconsin Madison and obtained her degree 1988. In the fall of 1988, she started work at Freeport School District as a social worker and remained there until her retirement in 2011.

In her free time Sandy loved spending time outside, whether that be walking, enjoying some sunflowers or sitting on her deck watching birds at her bird feeders. She also enjoyed reading in her free time. She was an avid Wisconsin Badgers and Chicago Sports Fan and would always try to watch the games when she could. Sandy was a member of the Lena United Methodist Church but also enjoyed attending various churches with her friends and family. She loved singing in the church choir as well as going to various bible studies and other church related activities. Sandy's family meant the world to her, as she adored her grand children and loved keeping up with their activities.  She also enjoyed antiquing and shopping with her mother and sister through the years.

Sandy is survived by her three sons- Mark (Michele) Morrison of Freeport, IL, Matthew (Laura) Morrison of De Forest, WI and Jeffery Morrison of Lena, IL; 3 grandchildren- Micah, Marly and Bennett; sister- Debra (James) Darrah; Brother-in-law William (Ginny) Morrison; sister-in-law Marjorie Barrett and numerous nieces, nephews and other loved ones.

Sandy is preceded in death by her parents, in-laws, husband David (in 2000) and brother-in-law Phillip Barrett.

Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 pm on Friday, September 23, 2022, at the Leamon Funeral Home in Lena, IL.

Visitation will take place from 10:00 am until time of service and a luncheon will take place immediately following at Lena United Methodist Church.

Officiating will be Pastor Keri Rainsberger.

Burial will take place at a later date at Warren County Memorial Park in Monmouth, IL.

Cremation rites have been accorded.

A memorial has been established in her name.