1923
Gertie
2014
Gertie Morris
March 18, 1923 — April 9, 2014
Gertie was born March 18, 1923, in Henry County, Tennessee, to William Arthur Morris and Nora Newport Morris.
After receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in Kentucky, Gertie went on to earn a Master’s Degree from Duke University. She enjoyed an extensive teaching career including teaching Advanced Mathematics at Mirabeau B. Lamar High School in Arlington, Texas.
Following her retirement, Gertie enjoyed gardening and visiting with her friends and neighbors.
She was preceded in death by her brother, J. D. Morris, and her sister, Laura Morris.
She is survived by cousins, Don Burton of Murray, KY, and Gary Newport of Paris.
Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap St., Paris, TN.
A Graveside service and burial will be at Memorial Cemetery in Paris, TN, at 1:00 on Thursday, April 17, 2014.
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