Amber Nicole Schwarz

Amber Nicole (Morrell) Schwarz, 34, of Tolland, passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018 from cardiac complications due to her lifelong struggles. She was born on July 25, 1983 in Manchester loving daughter of Brenda (Flaherty) Jay and Craig Morrell. Amber was raised in Manchester and attended and graduated from local schools. She was employed as a sales clerk for several different retail stores in the area. From the time Amber was a small child she was a very sentimental girl, she was given a bear from her grandparents when she was an infant and had that bear with her into her adulthood, it gave her a sense of comfort and reminded her of her grandparents, who she held deeply in her heart. Her daughter Lana would draw her pictures and write her notes and she would cherish them and carry them with her throughout her life. Amber had a way with words. It gave her comfort in expressing herself and her thoughts and feelings through writing. Whether it was a troubled time in her life or writing a message in a card, Amber always had the words and used them in a talented way. Her sisters, brothers, parents and family always held a special place in her heart and she will deeply missed by all of them. Amber is survived by her mother Brenda (Flaherty) Jay and her spouse George Jay of Tolland, her father Craig Morrell of South Windsor, her beloved daughter Lana Harris of Manchester, four sisters; Brittney Morrell and her spouse Joe Lovell of Vernon, Jennifer Crawford and her spouse Brandon of San Antonio, TX, Brittany Lathrop and her spouse Dan Lathrop of Waco, TX and Lauren Jay of Tolland, three brothers; Brandon Morrell of Tolland, Kyle Jay of South Windsor and Phil Jay of Tolland and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and many friends. She was predeceased by her grandparents; John and Josephine Flaherty and Halstead and Lana Morrell. Amber's family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of cardiac I.C.U. 10th floor at Hartford Hospital for their compassionate care over the past few weeks. Family and friends are welcome to attend a time of visitation at Holmes-Watkins Funeral Home, 400 Main St. in Manchester on Friday, June 22, 2018 from 5-7 pm. Funeral services and burial will be private in East Cemetery, Manchester. Memorial contributions may be made payable to Brenda Jay and mailed to 20 High Ridge Drive, Tolland, CT 06084 as a custodial account has been opened for a college fund to benefit Amber's daughter Lana. To leave an online condolence please visit www.holmeswatkins.com

Visitation DetailsFriday, June 22nd, 2018 5:00pm - 7:00pm, Holmes-Watkins Funeral Home
Interment DetailsEast Cemetery