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Delores "Dee"
B. Morris
Jun 12, 1947 — Dec 16, 2020
Milwaukee – Delores B. (nee: Streeter) Morris, age 73, passed away peacefully at her home in Milwaukee, WI on Wednesday afternoon, December 16, 2020.
Delores was born in Chicago, IL on June 12, 1947 to the late William Sr. and Cornelia (nee: Hamilton) Streeter. She attended schools in Chicago, IL and, later, at Bain, Lincoln Jr., and Mary D. Bradford High School in Kenosha in Kenosha. In the year of 1964, she was united in marriage with Frank Earl Morris for over 50 years. They later moved to Milwaukee in 1971.
With a profound work ethic, Delores was employed by and retired from Aurora – Sinai Samaritan Hospital as a food service supervisor and in environmental services, after several other employment ventures. She was a faithful member of King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church – Milwaukee, where she was active with the Pastor Aid Auxiliary. Delores absolutely loved to cook and host social gatherings for family & friends. For many years, she enjoyed coordinating neighborhood block parties to keep everyone close in touch. She also loved music, dancing and took lots & lots of photos of family & friends throughout the years – every chance she had.
Surviving are her wonderful sons, Frank Morris, Jr. and Darnell Morris (Angela Grays), both of Milwaukee; grandchildren, Nathaniel Doxstater, Christopher Wright, Lonnell Denard, Darnell Morris Jr., Jermesha Tye & Jerquesha Tye; great-grandchildren, Armya Moss, Arquan Moss, Samantha Tye & Giana Wright; beloved sisters, Rochelle Streeter-Jackson & Charlly Streeter; sisters-in-law, Cheri & Lilly White; brother-in-law, Donald "Buddy" White; and step-brother, Benjamin; step-sisters, Marcella (Mark), Annette and Janice (Johnny); special friend, Robinette Hunter; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives & friends.
In addition to her parents, Delores was greeted in Heaven by her loving husband, Frank Earl Morris, Sr.; brothers, William H. Streeter III & Leonard S. Streeter; sisters, Constalyn M. Mayfield, Francere Gholston-Taylor & Charlena Streeter; step-mother, Vivian Streeter; Frank's parents, Clara Belle (nee: Morris) White & Lindsey White; and brother-in-law, Willie Franks.
A Home Going Celebration will be held at King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church (2375 N. Vel R. Phillips Avenue in Milwaukee) on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at 11:00 am with Rev. Charles D. Watkins officiating. You may witness the service via livestream on Tuesday at 11:00 am by clicking on the link ( https://youtu.be/Z6cDkLiJgUo ) located in Dee's obituary on the funeral home website. Interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery in Milwaukee. Visitation will be in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Monday, December 28 th , 2020 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm and in King Solomon MBC on Tuesday from 10-11 am. In memory of Delores, offer a kind deed to someone in need.
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