In Memory of

Georgia

Ella

Morris

Obituary for Georgia Ella Morris

Georgia Ella Morris was born June 10, 1933 to Albert and Amanda Torian, of Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Georgia was the sixth of eight children.

Preceding her in death was her husband, Donald W. Morris and daughter, Beverly J. Rucker, two brothers, (Albert Torian Jr. and Genie Torian), two sisters, (Josephine Atkins and Mable Torian). She is survived by one sister, Mattie Sue Gregory and two brothers (Joe Lewis Torian, and Ulysses Frazier Torian). Georgia leaves behind 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Georgia Torain and Donald Morris were married on August 2, 1949. Out of that union came six children and one stepson (Warren Oree). She leaves to mourn, her children Patricia Green, Lorraine Lopez, Janice Morris, Gary Morris and Duane Morris.

Georgia was a military wife of 20 years and travelled extensively throughout the United States during their 44 years of marriage. They enjoyed vacationing with the children for summer breaks, having social gatherings with family and friends in the home.

Her hobbies were ceramics, silk floral arranging and gardening. She loved house plants and started a tradition of giving plants to family and friends as gifts. She was on a bowling league with her husband and children for many years.

Georgia joined Advent Evangelical Lutheran Church June 20, 1966 with her husband and children. She became active by serving on the Altar Guild for over 45 years. She also, worked on several other women committees during her tenure at Advent Evangelical Lutheran Church.

After staying home raising her children, she decided to work at Mr. Coffee in 1972, she retired as a factory worker, and worked there for twenty three years.

She was an avid Cav’s fan. When LeBron James took his talents to Miami she still stood by him!!! She enjoyed discussing politics and sports. She took pride in voting for the first Black President.

Georgia moved to Florida August 2012, to reside with her daughter Lorraine Lopez, she stayed there four years. On February 28, 2016, she came to visit with Janice Morris in Greenville, SC., unfortunately she fell and broke her hip and ended up staying until her passing.

She was respected by her hospitality, pleasant personality and winning smile.