Kelly Davis Morrill

Kelly Jean Davis Morrill, 44, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 10, 2009 after a long and valiant battle with Arnold Chiari Malformation.

Kelly was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She was born on February 4, 1965 in Ogden, Utah to James D. Davis and Dixie L. Bench. She graduated from Layton High School, attended Utah State University, and served the deaf as a sign language missionary in the Virginia Roanoke LDS mission.

On June 3, 1989, Kelly married her best friend, Robert D. Morrill in the Logan LDS Temple.

Kelly was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved teaching the gospel and served as a Seminary and Relief Society teacher for many years. She was devoted to her family and always encouraged her children to excel in whatever they were engaged in, to serve others, and to make good choices daily.

Kelly also had a great love for individuals with special needs. She worked with children for two summers at the Meadowood Springs Speech and Hearing Camp in Oregon. She also cared for many foster children that lived in her home. While supporting her husband in the U.S. Air Force, Kelly served as a sign language interpreter and advocate for the deaf in many locations throughout the United States. Most recently, Kelly started a website to provide help, support and information for others who are affected by the Chiari Malformation (www.utahchiariconnection.blogspot.com).

Kelly was a very talented writer having recently completed a touching and inspiring Christmas novel that she was hoping to have published.

Kelly is survived by her husband, Rob; her four children whom she loved dearly, Tyler, Chace, Sam, and Sarah; her parents, Jim and Dixie Davis; six brothers and sisters, Christine (David) Rose, Cory (Janalee) Davis, Kevin (Jamie) Davis, Camille (David) Thomas, Curtis (Amy) Davis, and Carrie (Mike) Kiholm; and countless nephews, nieces, extended family members and friends.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 15th at 11:00 a.m. at the Layton Northridge LDS Stake Center, 2375 East 3225 North, Layton.

Friends may call Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist''s Roy Mortuary, 3333 West 5600 South and Thursday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the Stake Center.

Interment, Clinton City Cemetery.

Send condolences to the family at: www.lindquistmortuary.com