Retha Gale Morris, age 81, a beloved resident of the Peavine Community, will be remembered and celebrated for her vibrant spirit following her passing on July 13, 2026, at her home. A Celebration of Life service will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Roberts and Hart Funeral Home in Stilwell, Oklahoma. Friends and family will have the opportunity to gather and honor Retha’s remarkable life. Following the service, she will be laid to rest at Spade Mountain Cemetery, with arrangements being overseen by Roberts & Hart Funeral Home. 

Retha is preceded in death by her father, Marshall J.D. Johnson, and mother, Billia Jo Johnson. 

She leaves behind her beloved husband of 63 years, George Morris. Siblings: Georgianna & husband Richard Taylor, Nina Bixler, and Charlie & wife Celesta Johnson. Children: Debbie Morris, Teresa Morris, Randy Morris, and Vickie Morris. Grandchildren: Nathan & Angela Jackson, Joshua & Shara Jackson, Alisha Jackson, Cassondra Young, Heather Morris, Lauren Guthrie, Courtney Moncravie, J.D. & Rebecca Hall, Joe & Mariyah Weldon, and Charlie & Emily Morris. Great grandchildren: Jacob Yancy, Alexxa Jackson, Desmond Jackson, Daphne Jackson, Triston Jackson, Stetson Jackson, Judd Weeks, Colt Jackson, Jaxon Wyckoff, Sophie Dooley, Ava Alverson, Marshall Alverson-Warford, Bryar Ross, Conner Ross, and Issac Drain. About our beloved wife, mom, grandmother, friend... She was born in Yuma, AZ, but later moved to Lakeside, CA, where she lived and attended El Capitan High School. She met George in 1963 and was married in Winterhaven, CA. They lived in a few places in AZ before moving to Stilwell, OK, in 1968, where they settled in to raise their family in the community of Peavine. When Retha married into the Morris family, she immediately had lots of extras, like Mamaw and Papaw Morris, Jack & Doris, Bonnie & Ralph, Betty & Bill, Rose & Lloyd, Russell & Reba, and Jack & Vivian, along with lots of nieces and nephews. What a clan they had as their families grew together. 🙂 

They shared so many fun times and made great memories. Retha was a member of the Church of Christ and loved being a part of her church family. She never missed an opportunity to help anyone in need; it didn't matter what it was... she would cook, clean, fix hair, kiss away pains, hug the hurting, praise your accomplishments and chastise (if needed 🙂) She was uncompromising in her love for others. 

Retha battled Parkinson's disease for more than 27 years. What a strong and determined lady she was!