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IN MEMORIAM: Bea F. Morley, 92;

Mother Of 4; Orchid, Golf Enthusiast

Bea Morley
Bea Morley

ONEONTA – Bea Morley, 92, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 6, 2016, with her loving family at her side.

She was born April 14, 1924 in Altona, Clinton County, the daughter of Frank and Georgina Favreau, after which they moved to Wells Bridge.

She married Ralph J. Morley in Sidney on Oct. 25, 1941.

They lived their first few years in Sidney before making their home in Oneonta.  Bea enjoyed her gardening, raising the most beautiful orchids and golfing, especially during the 26 years wintering at their home at the Whispering Oaks Golf and Country Club in Florida.  She was a member at the Oneonta Country Club, and the Oneonta Garden Club for many enjoyable years.

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