Jane Ellen Morris-Pyles

On May 1, 2014, Jane Ellen Morris-Pyles was celebrated home. Jane Ellen was born March 22,1926. At the age of 18, she became the bride to 2nd Lt. Robert J. Wiseman. At age 19, she became the mother of their daughter, Roberta (Jerry Erwin) and a war widow. She started working to support her family and became the secretary to the Superintendent of Silvercreek (now Greeneview) schools. There she met Louis R. Morris, a history teacher, whom she married in December of 1950. To them were born two daughters, Rebecca Lou (Terry Gillaugh) and Sue Ellen (Randy Barclay). After a marriage of 29 years, Louis passed away from lung cancer. Twelve years later, in 1988, she married a close church friend, Monroe Pyles. They were happily married for several years before his death. Jane was blessed with 9 grandchildren, Philip (Kristine) Erwin, Robert (Emily) Erwin, Mark (Nichole) Erwin, Laura (Craig Cross), Daniel (Annie) Gillaugh, Ellen (Jason Wheatcraft), Megan (Michael Antalis), Colin Barclay, Jordan Barclay, and 10 great grandchildren. She was known for her cookies, apple dumplings, the best grandma back-scratches, and phenomenal sewing skills. She was a lifetime member of the Cedarville United Methodist Church where she played the organ, taught Sunday School, and accompanied the Adult and Youth choirs. She was also the organist for the Aldora Chapter, OES. In addition to her husbands, Jane Ellen is preceded in death by her parents, Perry Mark and Margaret Ethel (Jolley) Gillilan, sister, Lucy, and one granddaughter, Lauren Ann Barclay. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother who will be greatly missed, but heaven gained an angel who will watch over each of us every day, “For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways,” Psalm 91:11. Services will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at Cedarville United Presbyterian Church at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Anne Horton officiating. Burial at Milledgeville Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday, May 6, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. as well as on Wednesday, from 10:00 until time of service. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to Hospice of Dayton or the Alzheimer's Association. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.jacksonlytle.com https://hospiceofdayton.webconnex.com/hospiceofdayton http://www.alz.org/join_the_cause_donate.asp

Jane Ellen Morris-Pyles

March 22, 1926 - May 1, 2014