Patricia “Patsy” McClain Morris

Liberty, SC

Patricia “Patsy” McClain Morris, 91, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026.

She was born March 20, 1935, in Anderson County as the oldest of three to Clint and Lois McClain. Patsy attended Emory University and Greenville General School of Nursing graduating in 1957 to a class later known as the Nifty 50’s. Patsy married Bobby Morris on September 10, 1961, and had 2 children, Amy and Scott.

Nursing was never a profession to Patsy but rather a calling with a career spanning 46 years. Her quick humor and skill equipped her to serve in her favorite role as head ER nurse in the first half of her career in Greenville, Easley, and Pickens, SC. She continued her calling by bringing her compassion and patience to serve those in need through her work in the home health care service.

While proud of her nursing career, her greatest joy was family and friends. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, whose love and joy provided happy and memorable times for generations. She treasured every family gathering, vacations, shopping trips, and opportunities to spend time with those she loved. Family was the bedrock and anchor of her world, and she took immense pride in each of their accomplishments.

Patsy’s joyful spirit was reflected in her love of the Christmas season. All year round her life sparkled with Christmas decorations and music, be it with the sounds from Mannheim Steamroller or Christmas night-lights plugged throughout her home. She relished family gatherings, shopping for and wrapping Christmas gifts, and, most of all, giving rather than receiving.

Her other passion was knitting. Her friends and family were often covered in love with the many blankets and baby clothes that she created. A Citadel afghan and a knitted group of Marvel characters for her grandsons were among some of the many gifts she created. She even planned ahead and created baby blankets for future family members to come. Patsy was a lover of lighthouses and collected many displayed throughout her house. She also had an extreme obsession with shopping and was always ready to go at the drop of a hat. 

It also must be mentioned her love for her four-legged family member, Coco. Coco brought laughter, cuddles, and joy in the last season of her life. 

Patsy leaves behind her legacy of love and family. She is survived by her two loving children: Amy Simmons (Stuart) and Scott Morris (Desiree) and she will be deeply missed by her grandchildren: Brittany Morris, Don Simmons, Charles Morris, Elizabeth Hurley (Jeremy), and Dylan Morris. She also leaves behind her beautiful great-grandchildren: Makayla Morris, Marissa Morris, Celeste Morris, Ashton Morris, Parker Hurley, Inara Morris, and one due in December. She is also survived by her two brothers, Frankie McClain (Marlene) and John McClain (Liz) along with her niece, Mary-Catherine Riner (Michael) and nephews, Jamie McClain (Christie), Jay McClain (Amber) and Stephen Jackson (Elisa) and their children, and dear friends whose lives were enriched by her kindness, compassion, and friendship.

Join us as we celebrate Patsy’s life as a beautiful example of selfless devotion-to her patients, her family, her faith, and her community. Her kindness and spirit will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. Patsy loved the spirit of Christmas year-round so please feel free to wear your favorite Christmas attire to the service. We also kindly ask any nurses to wear their nursing attire or uniforms to the service. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel. Visitation will be held Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Liberty Mortuary. A private entombment will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

The family would like to thank the staff at Hilltop Memory Care and Interim Hospice for the excellent care Patsy received.

You may share memories and offer condolences to the family by visiting www.libertymortuary.com Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.