Service Details
The Homegoing Service for Teresa will be held at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 1120 Grand Avenue, Racine on Friday, August 15, 2025 at 11:00AM with Bishop Lawrence Kirby officiating. Visitation will be at church on Friday from 10:00AM until the time of service. Interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery.
Teresa Diane (Bell) McMorris was called home by her loving Savior on Monday, July 28, 2025, at the age of 64 at a rehabilitation center. Teresa (Bell) was born on September 16, 1960, in Racine, WI to the union of the late Willie and Johnnie (Kirksey) Bell.
Teresa attended Washington Park High School, then furthered her education and earned an associate’s degree in administrative Assistance, and Early Childhood Education. She was employed with the City of Racine for 12 years, and several years at MATC. Until her transition, Teresa was a proud business owner.
Teresa loved sharing her love for the Lord, loved having family gatherings, and dancing. With a warm heart, and bright smile, Teresa was always in the community being the helper, encourager, comforter and friend to everyone.
Teresa enjoyed baking especially pound cakes, and peanut butter cookies. Teresa was also an outstanding seamstress, making customized dresses, suits, and alterations. She enjoyed thrifting, and rummaging. Teresa loved gathering with friends and came up with a woman’s group named CHIT, CHAT, and CHEW. Teresa’s legacy also includes being the founder of the Sixth Reunion. This event brings neighbors, families and friends together.
Teresa was a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church but would spread her love and enjoyed fellowshipping with other congregations.
At the early age of 13, Teresa met the love of her life Ronnie McMorris, and they joined in Holy Matrimony on September 3, 1983. They have been married for 41 years, and a loving couple for 52 years.
Teresa leaves to cherish her memories and wonderful life; her husband Ronnie McMorris, daughters LaTrisha Bell, Latrece McMorris, Sons; Ronnie McMorris Jr, and Ryan McMorris. Grandchildren, Javel Jones, Anya Ware, Ronnie McMorris III, Ranizjah McMorris, R’oyonna McMorris, Ra’Khari McMorris, Antonio Ware Jr., and Dontarion Cotton. Great granddaughter, Gianna Jones.
Teresa is further survived by her sisters Vickie Green, MeLisa Bell-Churchwell, Chrystal Taylor, brothers Ronald Bell, Reginald Bell, sisters-in-law, Dorniece (James) Carodine, Melody McMorris, brothers-in-law Roosevelt McMorris Jr., Ricky (JoAnne) McMorris, Charles (Yolanda) McMorris, aunties, Bernice Warner, Sarah (Pete) Walker and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, bonus children, grandchildren and friends.
Teresa is preceded in death by her parents, Johnnie Bell and Willie Bell, brothers Rinaldo Bell and Juan Morgan, mother-in-law Nancy McMorris, father-in-law Roosevelt McMorris Sr, three sisters-in-laws and one brother-in-law.
Joann Mc Morris says
R.IP. Sister-in-law. Praying for Ronnie and the family.
Marilyn Cobb Patterson says
To the family of Teresa mcmorris I lived cross the hall from you and your husband on Villa street , you always had a big smile and always had a good morning.and my girls just loved you.. your family have my deepest condolences.
Joe Ann and Scotty Martin says
To the McMorris Family, we were so sorry to about the passing of Theresa. She was a very loving person, always smiling. To Missey our prayer are with you on your loss also. Theresa is gone but not forgotten. Amen.🙏
William and Kamillah Hallmon says
Ronnie, we’d like to express our greatest condolences to you and your entire family for your loss. Teresa was always so sweet with a smile that could light up the room. May God bless you and comfort you.
Shalonda (La-La) Bell says
Sending my deepest and warmest heartfelt condolences and prayers.
Jeffery and Alexis Jones. says
Our condolences to the McMorris family, your in our prayers. Teresa was a kind God fearing woman we will miss her wonderful smile!!!!!
Entire Love & Westmoreland Family says
Sending our condolences and prayers to entire Bell & McMorris
Joanne Tucker-Powell & Family says
We are sending our condolences and prayers to Teresa family and all those who love her 🙏 ❤️. RIP Teresa, you will be missed.
Janette Thompson says
Teresa! My Racine Shirley Caesar! You are joy and laughter. I know you will be smiling from heaven on us. We love you and will miss you dearly. SIP To the family, hang on GOD knows best!
Rosalee Mangum says
My deepest condolences and love to the family of Teresa. She will be missed! God Bless!!
Buddy Smith, Atlanta, GA says
To: Ronnie and family,
May God comfort you during this difficult time. Teresa was a true gem and will be missed.
Buddy, Joyce, and daughters
Miss JEE says
Because I know how much you loved God… You were welcomed with open arms.. good and faithful servant.. Rest well Mrs McMorris🕊️🙏🏽.
Kindal Turner says
Miss you my big sister. My sincere condolences to the family 🌸🪷🕯
John Moore says
My condolences to the McMorris and Bell family.
Elizabeth Munger says
God bless you Teresa, and will always remember our adventures together you will be missed
Brenda Butler says
My condolences and prayers to Family.
Sue Slater says
I am so very sorry for your loss. May the memories you created together bring you strength and comfort at this difficult time.
Roxanne West says
RIP Teresa, you will be missed .
Tracy and Snoop Oliver says
We met over 30 years ago when i was your son’s teachers and i have loved you ever since. There are so many words to describe how special you are and you upheld every one of them. My family and i send prayers to this family. May God give you comfort at this time.
Mary Bryant says
To Ronnie and family I pray for you after the loss of such a beautiful woman with a beautiful spirit and the biggest
smile always. She was my friend who always called me sista I’ll think about her when I have my coffee every morning
Vanessa Butler says
Rest In Heavenly Peace Teresa, my deepest condolences to the family.
Telveda Mcneil says
Teresa was a dear friend who I loved like a sister. Anytime I would see her she always had a smile on her face, that I will miss and a word from God to give. Rest in peace my friend. To Ronnie and the family my prayers are with you.
Timothy & Tara Mattes says
Our deepest condolences to the family of Teresa. She friended me after only a few minutes of talking and laughing. A beautiful soul.
Felicia Morris says
REST IN HEAVEN MY SISTA….LOVE YOU ALWAYS YOURS TRULY FELICIA R. MORRIS……
Ramona Drane says
My condolences to the Family
Stacey Moore & Family says
We send out condolences to the McMorris family .
Joyce and Mike Caldwell says
Sending Our Deepest Condolences to the family
Joyce and Mike Caldwell says
Sending Our Deepest Condolences to the family
Doris J Jones says
Ronnie, my condolences to you and your family in the passing of Teresa. She had a beautiful spirit. I called her little Shirley Ceasar in that she reminded me of her. May God comfort you and give you peace. She fought the good fight, she has finished her course. She is with the Lord.
Alice Evans Henderson says
I will never forget Teresa Bell – McMorris you were an Angel for Heaven. Teresa and Ann Nelson saved my life and for that Thank you!
Job well done God’s Servant.
Anne Bailey says
My sincere condolences to Teresa’s family and friends. She was a lovely person.
Tamara Ellis says
My condolences to the McMorris and Bell family. Rest In Heaven Teresa you will be truly missed.
Troy Beadles says
RIH my beautiful sister thanks so much for time you spent with my mom and the cakes
Denise Mcwhorter and family says
My Condolences to Bell/ McMorris family, may God cover you with all his healing and Love, this a hard one praying for you .. Teresa such a Beautiful woman will be missed 😇💞🙏
Linda Ivy says
To the entire family of Teresa, I send my deepest condolences to your family, may you find comfort and peace in the Lord, during your times of grief, may you lean on each other for strength , continue to look to the lord for guidance, your mom was a beautiful and loving person and was loved by many people, the Ivy and Hunter family will be sending up prayers for you all. Linda & Bird Ivy, Terrence Hunter.
Lori Everton says
I’d like to send my prayers 🙏 😔 and condolences to their family.
Deborah Sims says
My Deepest Condolences and Prayers To The Entire Family. Fly High My Sister. Till We Meet Again. Love You! 💔🕊️🥀
Phyllis & Tito Long says
I was blessed to be called her ‘sistah’. Those who loved and knew her can say, “Thank You Father for the honor of walking with one of Your angels here on this Earth.”
To Ronnie, the children, the Bell & McMorris families, I pray God’s comfort, peace, & love envelop & carry you.
To my Sistah in Christ, oh how you will be missed. May all those seeds of love you spread take root & be a living testimony to your relationship with God. You were a mighty soldier in His army.
Dennis Thompson says
My prayers and condolences to all family members. 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Kirby Coleman says
I am truly saddened by the news of your passing you were a great women and I will truly miss you
Gary L Goodwin says
My Condolences 💐 To the entire McMorris and Bell Family’s in these times of sorrow…Ronnie Know that I am praying for you and the family.
Prophetess Angie Boutwell says
My sincere condolences to each one of you, my heart aches with yours. Teresa was my friend for almost 50 years and what a good good sister you were. RIP, heaven has gained an Angel. I love you to eternity you will never be forgotten 💕sisters for life.
Theresa Reed says
Rest in heavenly arms. You are truly going to be missed❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️Theresa Reed and family.
Karen Golden from Nashville Tn. says
Sending prayers and blessings to the families of Teresa she was a very beautiful person.. May God give strength and comfort to you all .
Gail Boykin- Dansby says
My sincere condolences to the family.
Demetrius powell says
So Ronnie For the lost OF Your wife my the Lord keep during this difficult time in your life no more sickness or pain she with the In the arms of Jesus Christ Now may she RIP
Linda Wade says
My condolences and prayers for Ronnie and the entire family.
God can and God will take care of you.🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️
Catherine Bush says
A bright and shining smile radiated from a sincere heart from the moment she came on the grounds of the Easley family reunion, I knew she was my sister in Christ from the first time we spoke some years ago. Without a doubt the entire Easley clan will miss the presence of this loving spirit. Prayers for peace and comfort and reassurance of our Lord’s love for Ronnie and the entire family.
Debbie Kidd says
Ronnie sending my deepest deepest condolences
Ann Kirkwood and Family says
Sending heartfelt prayers and condolences to the family and friends of Teresa Bell-McMorris🙏🏾Sending special prayers for Ronnie and the.children🙏🏾🙏🏾
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 🙏🏾
Tonya Burnett says
RIP dear cousin u will be missed the many days we spent in the city of racine halls and when we pass each other you smile and words of encouragement got me through some rough days.. I love you enjoy my cuddly johnnie i got her red velvet cupcakes and reggie i miss him until we meet again ..
Jacquelyn J Bell says
Hello beautiful cousin and family, I cannot believe you are gone but I know you are in the best place and great hands. I love you a bunch and I will cherrish out girl talks.
Always Hugs and Kisses
JBell
Charles E. and Jacquelyn J. Bell
Anonymous says
Yul Stephens says RIP TERESA MY CONDOLENCES to the McMorris Family 🙏🏾
🌹Charles and Glorious Hicks and Family🌹 says
It is with great sadness that we are sending our condolences 💐 to the Family. We hope that you will find comfort in time for the loss of Your Loved One. ~Charles and Glorious Hicks and Family~
Virginia A Martin says
I send my condolences to her family. That was my Shirley Caesar you truly will be missed as a friend.
Christopher & Felecia Green says
Bell & McMorris Family. Our Condolences
Tyrone Person says
May GOD welcome you home Teresa, you worked for GOD on earth and can continue that work in Heaven. Condolence to our families and friends of Teresa (Bell) McMorris.
debra stevenson says
Debra (Person) Stevenson the Person family Atlanta Georgia,Teresa will be truly missed my condolence to the family
AVIS TYLER AND FAMILY says
GOD SPEED TO THE FAMILIES
Carmen Carter says
My heartfelt prayers and deepest condolences to the Bell and McMorris families.
Daris J Hodges says
Lord don’t move that mountain but give us the strength to climb it. My sincerest condolences are extended to the family and friends of the Bell-McMorris loved ones. Console us all as we navigate through this upcoming journey without Teresa.
Nanette Adams And The Hinton Family says
My Condolences and Prayers To The Family, Rest In Peace and Paradise Teresa 🙏 ❤️
Veronica Belcher says
I will miss you dearly my friend but i know even now God has a plan for you.My prayers are with the family.
Eva Riley and family says
Teresa had a beautiful soul that made people feel welcomed whenever she was around. She will be truly missed. Prayers for her family!
Endo says
In life, Teresa was the kind of person whose warmth could fill a room before she even spoke. Her kindness wasn’t loud or showy it was steady, genuine, and unwavering. Teresa carried a sweetness that touched everyone they met, not through grand gestures, but in the small, quiet ways that mattered most a gentle word, a thoughtful act, a smile that made you feel seen. Teresa made people feel cared for simply by being themselves, leaving behind a legacy of compassion and love that will be felt far beyond their years. I love you Cousin
Shiraune Samuels says
Always a smile and a kind word every time I saw you. Such grace and peace whenever you were around. I will miss seeing you sis. My prayers to Bro. Ronnie and the kids. Rest well sister.
Belinda Mullins says
My sincere condolences to the family
RIP🥀 TERESA 🕊️
LaQuita Johnson says
My condolences goes out to the family
Gail McGee & Edward Moore says
Rip Teresa and to the family know she is resting in Gods arms. Her smile will light up heaven just as it did here on earth, such a Beautiful soul. ❤️
Gail McGee & Edward Moore says
Rip Teresa and to the family know she is resting in Gods arms. Her smile will light up heaven just as it did here on earth, such a beautifu soul. ❤️
Rina Lambert says
My deepest sympathy to entire family. Teresa was a sweetheart to our family. RIL.
Beverly Austin says
Give my love and condolences to the Family 🙏
Evelyn Griffin says
Rest on my angel, we were friends a long time. My heart is truly broken 💔 that you are know longer here. God wanted you home love. May you Rest in heaven beautiful Queen, I will greatly miss you, and love you .🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿😞
Jacqueline McWilliams says
Sending my love and prayers and condolences to the McMorris and Bell families.Rest in peace Teresa .
Bonita Nunez (Beadles) says
My condolences to the family. I wish there were more genuinely loving, kind, hearted people like Teresa. She was such a blessing to my mom, family and so many others. May she rest in peace.
Rev. Lois Ann Sorensen says
May she rest in peace and rise in glory
Anonymous says
She always had such a beautiful smile and a great sense of humor,I loved making her laugh when I would see her. We went to school together , but the last time I saw her she came to my work (lee’s deli) and we had a great little visit. I’m sure she will be missed, fly high my sweet friend
Jacinta Goodwin says
RIP Mrs. Terresa and prayers and condolences to the family. She was a very nice lady. She will truly be missed.
Brenda Allen says
Family and freinds please except my deepest condolences for you loss of Teresa may she rest untill GOD raises her! AMEN.
Jo Carol & Ted Harris says
Love and Prayers to Ronnie & the Family. Teresa was a True Loving Spirit who knew just what to say when you needed it. My nick name for her was Little Shirley Caesar. Always a kind word and a smile. A community Activist that was Teresa. I’m going to Miss You!!!❤️
Janice Cobbler says
My condolences to the McMorris and Bell family. Heaven has truly gained a beautiful Angel. Teresa May you rest in peace