Larea F White Morrell of North Platte, 73, passed away at Linden Court on January 8, 2024. Larea was born in North Platte, NE, to Lyle M and Gladys I Kjar White on October 13, 1950.
She grew up in Sutherland, NE, and attended high school in Sutherland, graduating in 1968. She attended North Platte Beauty Academy. Larea was united in marriage to Richard L Morrell in July 1970. Rich was enlisted into the Army and they moved to Ft Bragg, (Fort Liberty), North Carolina before returning to North Platte. Larea was a devoted Mother, supporting her children in all their activities. That devotion carried over to her grandchild.
She was so full of love, caring for others and always had a welcoming smile. She had a creative nature and always enjoyed sharing those creations with others. Her family remained the most important part of her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Dorene K Brown, and brother Marlin R White, son-in-law Scott Wiley, and numerous family and friends.
Larea is survived by her husband, Rich, daughter Sena A Morrell Wiley, and son Michael L (Marcie) Morrell, Grandchildren, Miles L and Mattie J Morrell and David L and Lyle D Wiley, as well as many other extended family members and friends.
Memorials are suggested to First Christian Church and the Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences may be shared at adamswanson.com.
Cremation was chosen.
Services will be at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at First Christian Church in North Platte with Pastor Jean Anderson officiating. Burial will be at 1:00 P.M following the service at Ft McPherson National Cemetery south of Maxwell, Nebraska. Book signing will be from 9 -5 Tuesday, January 16 at Adams & Swanson Funeral home who is in charge of arrangements