Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada for Ola Eugenia “Jean” Fowler Morrow, 89, of Alva, who died on Saturday, Nov. 26, at her residence surrounded by family. Burial will follow in Red Hill Cemetery. Bro. Cole Surrell and Bro. Ken Salley will officiate. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday evening, Nov. 29, and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday, Nov. 30, all at McKibben and Guinn.
Jean was born on Feb. 12, 1933, the daughter of the late Calvin Lafayette “Fate” Fowler and Mary Lake Butts Fowler of Montgomery County. Her father ran Fate Fowler Grocery in Sweatman for more than 40 years. She became the owner after he retired and ran the store in the 1970s. Her faith sustained her to the end, and she was a continued source of joy and inspiration to her family and all who loved her.
Jean married James Lewis Morrow Sr., on Jan. 12, 1951. They were married for 64 years before his death on April 8, 2015. She was a member of Red Hill Church of Christ where she had worshiped most of her life. She also had a special place in her heart for the members of Elliott Church of Christ. She personally supported several missionaries and other organizations associated with the church.
Jean was always a hard worker and held many jobs during her working life. She farmed and raised a cotton crop, worked at Pennaco Hosiery for many years and served as president and active member of the Alva Home Demonstration Club. An avid outdoor lover, she enjoyed fishing, gardening and working in her flowerbeds. She also enjoyed sewing, crocheting and cooking. In the late 1980s, she and James Lewis bought a camper and continued to camp and travel for the next 30 years. They met many lifelong friends during this time and camped in 48 states.
For more than 40 years, Jean has affectionately been “Granny” to her grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and to a host of friends and relatives. She loved the “title” and her family.
In addition to her parents and husband, one granddaughter, Brandi Morrow Fortner; one sister, Wanda Berry; one sister-in-law, Shirley Fowler; one daughter-in-law, Gail Morrow; one son-in-law, Alan Collins, and one grandson-in-law, Bob Hood, preceded Jean in death.
Survivors include, her children, Joyce M. Stephens of Grenada, Rhonda Grace Boyle (Steve) of Duck Hill, James Lewis “Jimmy” Morrow Jr. of Alva and Hollis Ours Morrow (Amber) of Grenada; brothers, Jesse Fowler (Ginette) of Picayune and Hal Fowler (Judy) of Sweatman; grandchildren, Jason Lewis Boyle (Jessica), Lee Adam Boyle (Alison), Linda Gail Collins Smith, Wesley Alan Collins (Frances), Chasity Jean Morrow Hood, Rachel Curington Morrow McCoy (Timmy), Grayson Ralston Morrow, Amber Baker (Joe), Trey Hoop and Aaron Hoop; great grandchildren, Chandler Smith (Kirsten), Amanda Livingston (Fredrick), Chase Collins, Tyler Boyle, Hallie Kerr, Kolby Boyle, J.P. McElroy, Rhodi McElroy, Rylan (Morrow) Cress, Jacob Hood, Talon Hood, Wyatt McCoy, Rayce McCoy, Madison Baker, Hannah Baker and Walker Baker, and great-great grandchildren, Leland Livingston, Aubrey Baker, Sophia Baker and Rylynn Smith.
Jason Boyle, Lee Adam Boyle, Wesley Collins, Grayson Morrow, Timmy McCoy Jr., and Chandler Smith will honor Mrs. Morrow by serving as pallbearers and carry her to rest in Red Hill Cemetery. Mac Hoop, Ollie Hoop, Keith McGee and Mitzi McGee will serve as honorary pallbearers.
The family would like to thank special caregivers Amanda Maxey Winters and Lou Horton for their tireless and sincere dedication and love for their Mother. You will always be family. In addition, we express sincere appreciation to Adoration Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to Jean’s favorite charities, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Gospel Broadcasting Network.
Online condolences can be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com
McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada is in charge of arrangements.
