Rose Marie "Sissie" Morris
September 21, 1943 ~ June 17, 2010
Services:
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. in Holy Angles Catholic Church Bushwood, MD with Fr. William Gurnee officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery Bushwood, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Monday, June 21, 2010 from 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, Maryland, with prayers being recited at 7:00 P.M.
Rose Marie “Sissie” Morris, 66, of Clements, MD died June 17, 2010 at her residence. Born September 21, 1943 in Leonardtown, MD she was the daughter of the late Francis Abell and Elsie Marie Woodburn. Sissie was the loving wife of the late William S. “Billy” Morris whom she married on February 4, 1961 and preceded her in death on May 6, 1997. She is survived by her children Jeb Morris (Donna) of Bushwood, MD, Frankie Morris of Florida and Tina (Gary) Norris of Clements, MD. Sissie is also survived by her siblings Teeny and Phillip Woodburn, of Leonardtown, Gloria Nelson and Lucy Erskine of Clements, MD, as well as her grandchildren Marci, Mindy, Tyler, Frank and Mitch Morris. She was also preceded in death by her brother Sam Woodburn of Leonardtown, MD. Sissie graduated from St. Mary’s Academy and was a life-long resident of St. Mary’s County. She was a Medical records technician for St. Mary’s Hospital for 25 years. Sissie enjoyed spending time with family and friends and also enjoyed going to concerts and loved Country music, her favorite Country music performer was the late Conway Twitty she also enjoyed dancing and dirt track racing. The family will receive friends on Monday, June 21, 2010 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday June 22, 2010 at 10:00 AM at Holy Angels Catholic Church Avenue, MD with Fr. William Gurnee officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery, Bushwood, MD. Pallbearers will be Frank Morris, Mitch Morris, Tyler Morris, Jamie Nelson, David Woodburn and Darrell Erskine. Contributions can be made to Seventh Dist. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 206 Avenue, MD 20609, Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650 also (ACTS) A Community that Shares P.O. Box 54 Bushwood, MD 20618 . Condolences to the family may be left at www.mgfh.com. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
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“Tina, Gary and the rest of Sissie’s family: We are so sorry for your loss. God has another angel to watch over you all and guide you. Sissie can breathe freely now amongst the heavens. If you need anything, please don’t hesitate to call. Take care of each other.”
“To the Morris Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.”
“Jeb,Frankie and Tina, I know how you feel right now and just know you three where the loves of her life.. You know she is happy now because she is reunited with her true love Uncle Billy. She will always be with you watching over you. The family was there to greet her and they are having a grand old time. When the time is right we will sit down and talk about fun times and believe it or not there were many. We all have to stick together.. I love you all and if there is anything that I can help you with please call Love, Janet Lee”
“Frank & Mitch, May your broken hearts soon feel your Maw Maw there within it, filling the emptiness and heartache with the love and beautiful memories that the three of you have shared. I love you boy’s! “
“Jeb, Frankie and Tina – I know how little words written on a page can mean to you at such a time, but I still want to let the three of you know that you are in my thoughts. Sissie held a special place in everyone’s hearts. May your memories comfort you. She will be missed. Please accept my deepest sympathy.”
“Tina, I am so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing.. I know she meant more to you than life itself. Its going to be extremely tough on you but just know we are here for your support if you need anything. Your mom was an amazing lady and i’m so glad I got to come and visit with her a couple weeks ago.. You and your family are in our prayers.. “
“We were sorry to hear of Sissy’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“Jeb & Donna & family, Tina & Gary, Frankie – and all the rest of our family.. We are sending our thoughts and prayers to you all and if you need anything please let us know.. “
“Tina, Gary, Gloria Ann and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Sissie was one of the first employees I met at SMH 14 yrs.ago. We became friends immediately. You were all wonderful and extremely compassionate to Sissie throughout her illness. May Sissie rest in peace and join her Billy. Take care of one another and take one hour at a time. See you soon.”
“Jeb, Frankie and Tina, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time. May she rest in peace.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. Sissie was such a nice person and will be greatly missed.”
“To the entire Morris Family, So sorry to hear of Ms, Sissy’s passing. Know that you all are in our thoughts and Prayers. May God Bless Sissy , and may she Rest in Peace.”
“Gloria, I know first hand what you are going through with the loss of your sister,it has only been a week since I loss mine. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Edna”
“I am so sad to hear of Sissy’s passing. Her laughter was infectious— She was a fantastic person, I will miss her so much. My prayers to all of her family and friends…”
“Jeb,Donna,Marci,Mindy, and Tyler – My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. “When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure””
“We are thinking of you during this time. Sissie will be missed my so many.”
“I am terribly sorry to hear about your mother’s passing, our thoughts & prayers will always be with you.”
“Gary Tina And Family, So sorry to hear about Sissy, I will always remember the time we spent togather when our Mom’s were in the Hospice room at St. Mary’s. We talked about when we were in school together. We will keep you in our prayers. “
“Gloria, people are defined by how they live their life. As you can tell by all these beautiful posts that Sissie was loved very much. I know you will miss her greatly, but have comfort that she is now with your Mom and Dad and her husband.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time.”
“We know words cannot alleviate the pain & sorrow that you feel and we just wanted you all to know that we were thinking of you. Love, Aunt Patsy & Uncle Harold”
“My sister-in-law, Sissie, was a very special person. She now is with Billy and at peace. God bless you all. Love Aunt Patsy”
“Tina & Gary: We are so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I know how much she meant to you. She will forever be a part of you and all that you do. Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy. “
“I am so sorry to hear about Sissie. She was a good friend. We had some good times when I worked with her at SMH. I will keep the family in my prayers. Mary Frances”
“Tina & Gary, Jeb, Frankie and Family, We are so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care. “
“TINA AND GARY, WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR THE PASSING OF SISSY. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOUR FAMILY.”
“Gloria Ann, Phil, Lucy & the rest of the famly: We are very sorry to hear about Rose Marie passing away. I know she is now in a better place w/o suffering! She’s now in heaven w/Aunt Elsie & Uncle Abell soaring the sky as an Angel! God Bless!”
“Jeb, Tina, Frankie and all the rest of the family. I am so sorry to hear about Sissy’s passing. She was a wonderful woman with alot of life and love and she will be sorely missed. Please know that your are in my hearts and in my prayers. I know what you are feeling, sending you hugs. Cousin Michelle “
“Tina,Gary and the entire Morris Family. During this extremely difficult time; take comfort in knowing that she is resting peacefully now, but will always be with you in memory. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all.”
“Mindy~ Charlie and I are thinking about you and your family. We are so sorry to hear about MawMaw. If you need anything just let us know. <3 Amanda & Charlie"
“To The Family, May word of comfort rest gently upon you heart, and in time may they become words of healing . Sis was a very special SMH friend for a many years,Rest in Peace Sis, “
“Tina, I am so sorry that your Mom passed away. I know you were very close to her, but she is at peace now. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take care”
“Tina and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I know that she meant so much to each of you and your love for her. I know how you feel right now and just know that I am here for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. Please call if you need anything. “
“Frank and Mitch, I know how you are feeling right now. Just know that Maw Maw will always be with you in your heart. “
“Jeb,Frankie and Tina, I know how hard this time is for you and I know that words do make it any easier. But please know that I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. “
“Jeb, Frankie, Tina & Families: I’m so sorry to hear about your Mother’s passing but I am grateful that she is no longer suffering! My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time!”
“Tina and Family, I’m so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.”
“Jeb, so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.”
“To all of Sissie’s Family. Our condolences go to all of you. May she rest in peace.”
“To Sissie’s whole family our thought’s and prayer’s are with you all during this hard time. She was a wonderful person. God bless you all.”
“Jeb,Frankie and Tina, I’am so sorry to hear about Sissie. We all loved her so. She was always there to smile or to tell us that we where doing wrong. She was such a wonderful person and a great big part of my childhood that I’ll never forget. My prayers to you all.”
“It is with great sadness for this family that we have lost another wonderful person. I am so grateful for the time we spent together recently. I know she is with Dad and the others who were waiting for her, but her absence felt here among us goes straight to our hearts. Love to all of Sissie’s family at this time of loss. “
“Gloria, I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. I know what your going through and my heart goes out to you and your family. Sissie was and will always be a angel. I love you!!”
“”To the Morris Family” my thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Sissie was a wonderful and caring person. She will be missed dearly!”
“Sorry to hear of Sissie’s passing! I remember her wonderful smile as I passed her in the halls of SMH! My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. “
“MY VERY BEST WISHES FOR THE MORRIS FAMILY”
“May God Bless All of you at this very sad time, Hope you will find comfort in the Days ahead. Take Care of Each other. Leroy Buckler- Hollywood”
“Our sincerest sympathy to all of Sissie’s family and friends. Be assured of our thoughts and prayers. “
“I am so sorry about Sissy. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. It’s hard to realize it now, but, time will make it better. “
“Sorry for your loss, she was a good mom and well respected person and always cared for others, you need anything let us know. “
“Tina and Jeb and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss May God be with you all. She will be missed.”
“Tina,Jeb and Frankie We had some fun times with your mom and dad,the pitch games and the jokes and laughter. You are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Tina, Thinking of you and wishing you peace as you deal with the loss of your mother, best friend and confidante. You are in my thoughts friend. “
“Jeb and Donna, I’m glad we were able to see you the other day to let you know how sorry we are to hear the news about your mother. I remember your mom and dad coming to our ballgames. Tina (Gary) and Frankie, sure has been alot that’s happened this year. Thinking of all of you during these times.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Treasure the memories you have of happy times together.”
“Gloria, I am praying for you during this difficult time. Please remember that earth has no sorrow that heaven can not cure.”
“Tina, Sorry to hear of your moms passing. Our love and prayers are with you and your family.”
“To Sissy’s family. Sorry to hear of Sissy’s passing, my prayers are with you all. Sissy was such a wonderful person, enjoyed my visits at Sara & Teeny, playing cards over the years and hearing her laugh. Ellen Ball”
“To Sissie’s Family: I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May she rest in peace.”
“To the Morris Family: You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“Tina & Gary, We are so sorry to hear about Sissie. We know she meant alot to you. She is at peace now. You are in our thoughts & prayers.”
“Frankie, Tina,& Gary Our hearts break for your loss. We just lost Eric’s mom a few months ago and understand how difficult things can be. I have remembered so many conversations with Sissie that make me cry and laugh as only Sissie could. Share with each other all of the best memories and silliness you can this week as it will help you all so much, and you know Sissie would rather see you smile and laugh when you think of her and not cry. I wish we could be there to offer our support but know we are thinking of you all.”
“Jeb,Frankie & Tina, So very sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. No matter how old you are, you will always miss your mom. Stay strong for each other and your own kids. “
“To all of Sissy Family, We are thinking of you during this time. Sissie will be missed by so many.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. Cherish all of the wonderful memories. Your mom and dad are united again and are looking down on each of you. I’m sure they are dancing in heaven! “
“Tina – We are so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. You & your family are in our thoughts & prayers.”
“Jeb, Tina and Frankie, I’m not really sure what to say, because there’s nothing I can to say to make you feel better or make that emptyness go away. Your mom was one of those people that I thought would be around forever. She was a beautiful lady inside and out. Which each of you will carry with you always. I never saw her without a smile, even though I knew every breath she took was a struggle for her. She raised 3 wonderful kids. May those special memories of her get you through these difficult months ahead. Hugs and Kisses to you all.”
“To the entire Family: I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of Sissy. She was such a wonderful lady, and I’m very thankful to have known her. She was truly a gem and will be greatly missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Sissie was my favorite patient, so friendly and such a heart of gold. I would sit in her room with her and watch NASCAR and rodeo when she was at the hospital. I will miss her so much. My thoughts and Prayers are with you all at this time….Sissie was well loved @ SMH.”
“Tina, I am so sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. May she rest in peace and may you and your family have peace knowing she is in a better place and looking over you all. God Bless.”
“I enjoyed working with Sissy for many years. My sympathy to her family.”
“Jeb, Frankie, & Tina, I am so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. I remember all the times we all shared when we where young your mom always had a smile on her face. Please remember all the good times. She will be missed by everyone. “
“So sorry to hear of Sissie’s passing. She had gone to be with her beloved Billy. Seventh District has lost another wonderful lady. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.”
“I was shocked to hear about Mrs. Morris’ passing. She was a real sweetie. She talked of her family often.”
“Gloria, Phil, Lucy and the Morris Family, I was deeply saddened to just hear of your loss of your loved one Sissie. May you find comfort and strength from each other along with friends and family during this difficult time. Thinking of you and sending hugs your way.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys during this difficult time.”
“Lucy, we just heard about your sister’s passing. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything we can do, please don’t hesitate to call. We love you. “
“My love and prayers to the family, Sissie, was one of my favorite people. Love and Prayers, Rose Beitzell”
“Jeb, Frankie, Tina and families,I was unable to get to prayers but wanted you to know that I am thinking of you all.. Your Mom was a wonderful Lady. I hope you find peace knowing that she is finally in peace. Big hug to you all. God Bless. Luanne”
“Gloria, Tina, Jeb, Frankie and family, So sorry to hear about Sissie. She was a kind person and was devoted to her family. We’ll keep you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.”
“LUCY AND ALL FAMILY MEMBERS: SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT ROSE MARIE. WE HAVE BEEN FRIENDS SINCE FIRST GRADE. SHE WAS A DEAR AND LOVING FRIEND. WE ARE SORRY WE WERE UNABLE TO ATTEND HER FUNERAL, BUT FAMILY ILLNESS MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE. GOD BLESS HER AND THE FAMILY.”