Edna Morrissey

With deep love and remembrance, we announce the passing of Edna Pedrosa Morrissey, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, who went to be with the Lord on Good Friday, April 18, 2025, at the age of 92.

Born in Borba, Amazonas, Brazil, Edna lived a vibrant life marked by courage, adventure and faith. She lived many of her working years in Manaus, Amazons, Brazil and later made her home in Miami, Gainesville, and Newberry, FL, where she created lasting memories and lifelong friendships. Edna radiated joy and lit up every room she entered. Whether traveling the world, dancing, or sharing stories, she lived life to the fullest and made friends everywhere she went.

Edna spent most of her career as a successful teacher and principal in Brazil, aswell as an entrepreneur alongside her late husband, Thomas Morrissey. Together, they owned and operated several thriving businesses, including a restaurant, travel agency, and distribution company in Brazil. Her vision and hard work paved the way for her family’s future, including their immigration to the United States in the 1990’s, where she proudly secured U.S. citizenship for her loved ones. After moving to the U.S., Edna devoted herself fully to her greatest joy, her family. She cherished every moment spent raising her grandchildren, great grandchildren, traveling, and attending church. Her faith in Christ was the foundation of her life, and she loved her church family.

She is survived by her sons Rubens Pedrosa Neto (Ana Paula Montenegro Pedrosa) and Estevam Pedrosa (Dr. Tereza Cristina Rondon Pedrosa); former daughter-in-law Neire Maria Batalha Pedrosa; grandchildren Tryssa Pedrosa Pacciulli (João Roberto Pino Pacciulli) Richard Batalha Pedrosa, Dr. Cecília Rondon Pedrosa Grangeiro (Dr. Marcus Grangeiro Fernandes de Menezes), Dr. Christine Rondon Pedrosa(Victor Castelo Branco Cyrino) and great-grandchildren Layla Pedrosa Pacciulli, Julia Pedrosa Pacciulli, Anita Pedrosa Grangeiro de Menezes and Mabel Pedrosa Grangeiro de Menezes, along with many beloved nieces, nephews, and their families. Her legacy is one of courage, hard work, laughter, deep love and faith. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Westside Foundation or Global Missions 365 in Edna’s honor.

Crevasse's Simple Cremation is honored to serve the Morrissey Family.