Carrie Milliner Morrell

Carrie Milliner Morrell lived a joyful life. Carrie was born in Salt Lake City, July 4th, 1957, to Mary Coleman Milliner and Shirman S. Milliner. She was a bright light, and a firecracker from the beginning! She passed away peacefully after a courageous battle against multiple health challenges. Carrie was full of personality, compassion, love, joy and generosity. She graduated from Cottonwood High School in 1975 where she was considered a friend to all. Many of whom were like family to her for the rest of her life. She went on to graduate from Westminster College and Tulane University in New Orleans with a Master's Degree in Social Work. Carrie lived and worked in Price, Provo, and then moved to St. George Utah where she has lived for over 40 years. In all of these places and stages of her life, Carrie naturally and easily made friends to enjoy life with. She blessed countless people from babies to the elderly in her career. Though she was an administrator, her focus was always on giving aid to peoples’ hearts and caring about their happiness. For over 30 years she oversaw, staffed, and coordinated the first aid stations for the St. George marathon each fall. She was always so willing to volunteer her time and give her heart to the racers and those in need. Carrie provided aid to all in her daily life, both emotional and physical, and was a safe place for people to stop and rest. Carrie faithfully lived the two greatest commandments; she loved God and loved others. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. In 1986 Carrie married James Morrell. Together they were blessed with two incredible daughters, Madison and Josie. Her greatest loves were her two daughters and four granddaughters; they were her whole world and her greatest accomplishment. She loved them fiercely. Carrie’s life sketch would not be complete without mentioning her passion and love for her roots. Her beloved Heber Valley that she was at home in, where she lived the best childhood and made the sweetest memories with loving aunts, uncles and cousins. She had a special relationship with her maternal grandmother, who she was a twin to in her looks and compassion. Carrie was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Shirman Milliner; her beloved granddaughter, Gemma Mae Harmon; and her precious grandson, Gabriel Joseph Brostrom. She is survived by her daughters, Madison (Brett) Brostrom and Josie Morrell (Braxton Harmon); her cherished granddaughters, Jorja, Poppy and Parker; her sisters, Marty (Bryan) Richmond and Dana (Robert) Earl; and her nieces and nephews, whom she treated as her own and who adored her. She also leaves behind countless friends, coworkers, and in-laws who continually blessed her life, as well as the lives of her daughters and sisters. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at 860 N. Fairway Dr. Washington, Utah 84780. Interment will be held at Tonaquint Cemetery following the service.

Carrie Milliner Morrell

July 4, 1957 - January 30, 2026