Service Details
Visitation and viewing will be held at United C.O.G.I.C. 2849 92nd St. Sturtevant, WI on Friday, Dec. 28, 2018 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Celebration service at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Curtis Doss officiating. Interment will be held at Graceland Cemetery.
Josephine Morris (nee: Glover) passed away Thursday, December 20, 2018. She was born March 8, 1946 to Edward and Sammie Lee Glover (Webb) in Magnolia, AK.
The family later moved to Muskegon, MI where she attended East Park Elementary and Muskegon Heights High School in Muskegon, MI. It was there she met the love of her life, Turner R. Morris, Sr. They married October 3, 1964 and enjoyed 43 years of marriage before he transitioned to be with the Lord February 21, 2008.
Turner and Josephine relocated to Racine, WI in 1970 where she would become employed at American Motors Corporation in Kenosha, WI until she retired.
Josephine received the Lord as her personal Savior October 10, 1976 at the Rose of Sharon C.O.G.I.C. under the leadership of the late Elder Prentiss Robbins Sr. She faithfully served as the President of the Pastor’s Aide Committee, Hospitality President, and Pastor’s Anniversary Committee Chair. Being led by the Holy Spirit she later joined The Morning Star Tabernacle Church where Elder Albert Tenzy was the pastor. Continuing to use her spiritual gifts, Mother Josephine Morris, served in the same leadership roles at Morning Star. Following the leading of her husband they joined United C.O.G.I.C. to serve and assist the late Elder Lewis Doss, Jr. Mother Morris loved the Church of God In Christ and served in many capacities over the years including being a licensed Evangelist Missionary. She especially loved sharing the gospel with neighborhood children and bringing them to church teaching them about the goodness of the Lord.
Anyone that knew Mother Morris knew she absolutely loved football and there was to be no talking when the Green Bay Packers were on. She could be heard cheering for her favorite players Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers on any given Sunday or Monday Night Football. Mother Morris was an avid watcher of the nightly World News and enthusiastically updated family and friends on current events and the latest trends. She also enjoyed baking and was known for her melt in your mouth 7Up pound cakes. She shared these cakes with family, friends, and neighbors at the annual Howe Street Block Party. She loved working alongside her husband barbecuing and feeding countless neighborhood children.
Mother Morris leaves four children to cherish a lifetime of love and memories. Her children, Cynthia Doss, Turner Ray (Lisa) Morris, Jr., Tonya Robinson, and Craig (Tina) Morris will forever hold her dear in their hearts. She was the very proud grandmother of 19 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. She loved being an aunt to Kelly Scroggins and Kevin Washington and to all of her nieces and nephews who shared terms of endearment for her such as “TT”, “Aunt Josie”, and “Aunt Jo-Jo”. She loved so many and held a special place in her heart for her god-daughters Letha Chatman and Jahnyia Andrews,“son” Pastor Adrian Malone, “brother” Moses Washington and her United C.O.G.I.C. family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Turner Ray Morris, Sr., paternal/maternal grandparents, parents Edward and Sammie Lee Glover, and all of her siblings Betty Jean Washington, Charles Glover, and Edward Glover.
Visitation and viewing will be held at United C.O.G.I.C. 2849 92nd St. Sturtevant, WI on Friday, Dec. 28, 2018 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Celebration service at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Curtis Doss officiating. Interment will be held at Graceland Cemetery. Repast will be held at TBD.
Kimberly Rice says
So sorry for your lost praying for you and your family
Jessie and Leewauna Epps says
SENDING MY LOVE AND CONDOLENCES TO U ALL
AREVELON TUNSTELL says
Sorry For Your Loss, May God Be With Y’all, Amen.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Stacey Moore & Family says
Sending our condolences to the Morris family.
Karen Claybrook says
So sorry for your loss. May God continue to give comfort to your families.
Edward A. Hooks Jr. says
What a beautiful spirited Woman of GOD, I can remember growing up on at 1624 1/2 Howe Street & what a impact Mother made on our block, as well would definitely cook for the block parties. and just in general…But what was LIFE changing she made sure I reverenced GOD & , stayed in the hand clapping & toe tapping Church & that will never be forgotten. To the family & she did an amazing job with raising you all, you all be STRENGTHENED…GOD will definitely so you all through this journey. Much Love – Allen Jr.- 💜
Keith and Amber Wiley says
wish I could be there you were a big part of my childhood I send my love n prayers to the family
Ms. Debra Turner & Family says
Sending our condolences to the family. Praying for strength for y’all as you go thru this grieving time. She was a sweet and happy mother. R. I. Paradise Mother Morris.
Linda(Hinton) IVY says
Praying for your family, may you find peace in your hearts and may god continue to strengthen your spirits and hold you dear to his heart. The Hinton family send their deepset and heart felt condolences.
Kathy Pugh says
So sorry for your family’s loss. God bless and keep you all.
Wanda& Fred Brown says
so sorry for your loss praying that ea h day that goes by will be better for you.
Lisa & Jerome Herring says
To all the Morris Family we go a long way back. And Mrs . Morris always spoke with a soft whisper. She was a Woman of positive and kind words. She will be dearly missed. Love and miss everyone .
Elvira Bumpus says
So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. You all will be in my prayers. May God bless and keep you all in your time of sorry.
Gwendolyn Reams says
Yyou have my condolences to you and your family with love ♥️
Renée V. RileyBaynes says
My Condolences to your Family.
You All are in my prayers.
Liz Overstreet- Holloway says
My condolences to the family.
Praying for strength and peace.
Marilyn Washington Houston TX says
My sincere condolences and prayers to family during this time 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Sherry Booker-Tyler & Family Hinesville Ga says
Sending our deepest condolences to the Morris Family.
The Nunley's says
So many loving memories in my heart of you at Morning Star! You are loved and will be missed, Mother Morris!
Kimberly Allen says
My condolences to you and your family. Praying much for you all. Mother Morris will truly be missed. God bless …
Anonymous says
My condolences to you and family from the Holton
Terri Williams says
Please except my condolences I’m saddened to hear this. She was an awesome lady. She will be missed. I will keep you all in my prayers 🙏🏾
Vivian Scales says
To Turner family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray for each of you and will continue to have you in thought and heart. As our Heavenly Father wrap His arms around each of you, may His comfort and love keep you throughout this time.
Love and Blesses,
Vivian Scales and Family
Candace (Ingram) Tate says
Ray, my condolences to you and your family.
Rev. William and Mrs. Minzelle Kelly says
Our hearts are saddened by the lose of Mo. Morris. Our prayers and sympathy are with the family.
Nakeida says
Sorry for your loss. Praying for your family ❤️
Marvin Booker and Family says
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Morris family during this time of sorrow.
Shanda smith says
My heart felt condolences to my Morris family ….. mama. Will be deeply missed. Love Shanda smith from Mead st
Nanette Adams(Hinton) says
My Condolences To The Family
ROB/LIZ HICKS AN FAMILY says
NO MATTER WHO YOU ARE,NO MATTER WHERE YOU COME FROM…….YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL TO GOD.
REST IN PEACE.✌
LaTierra Morris says
I love you Grandma and miss you so much I really wish we could had more time together I know your in a better place tell my grandpa I said hi and I love him r.i.h grandma jo
Ricky and keri Berryhill says
Sorry for your lost brother but always remember moms and pops are proud of the man you became.
Danniebelle Thomas says
Sorry for your loss. My condolences and praying for the family. She will definitely be missed. Such a beautiful and loving person
LaTierra Morris says
Grandma I miss and love you o wish I could of had more time with you I’m hurting and in tears as I’m writing this for you I’m sorry I couldn’t make it to lay you to rest grandma please come back so I can tell you I love you please come back please come back to me I love you Grandma tell my grandpa I said hi and I love him to I’m happy I got a grandma as great as you was 😭😭😭😭💔💔💔💔
Anonymous says
My condolences goes out to the Morris family .. May that guiding light of angel that she was continue to shine down on the rest of the family keep y’all strong threw it all and beyond..
Darlene Foster Hubbard says
My sincere prayers and condolences to the Morris family she was a sweet woman. She will be missed. She got her wings. Rip Mrs Josephine
Gwen reams says
Sending my condolences to you and your family
Theresa Vance says
My prayers are with you during this time. Such a beautiful seed planted in my life. God bless each child & grandchild whom she loved so much.
Theresa Vance and Family says
God Bless the family day this. Mom will always have a place in my heart.
Belinda Mullins says
So sorry about ur Mom passing. My condolences to the family. 🥀🥀🥀🥀