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Eloise Morris

March 7, 1924 - March 5, 2017

ELOISE MATTIE CROWE MORRIS, 92, known to her family as “Nanny”, passed away, Sunday, March 5, 2017. Born on March 7, 1924 to the late Forest and Edna Crowe. She enjoyed her early childhood days in Rome, Georgia community, later attending nearby Berry School, where she met the love of her life, the late Joseph Ray Morris. They then moved to Chattanooga. She was a member of the Ft. Oglethorpe First Baptist Church, the Gleaners Sunday School Class and Keenagers. She was a beautician by trade, having her salon in the family home for many years. She later established her business at a local Chattanooga retirement center. She spent the last few years at the Tri-County Retirement Home in Florida, where she made new friends and enjoyed the many activities to residents. She is survived by her sons, Charles Ray Morris and his wife, Gail and Edward Morris and his wife, Lutricia (Trish); grandchildren, Edward L. (Karen) Morris, Lucretia (Tina) Davis, Christopher (Madrae) Morris, Rodney Scott Morris (Angela), Dawn Lee Daniel (Steve) and Shawn Dee Dunkin; 7 great grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Arthur Crowe and his wife, Barbara; sister, Betty Carpenter and her husband, Houston and several uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. Family who predeceased her are sisters, Beulah Hoyle and Doris Cronan; brother, Clayton Crowe; grandson, Joey Morris. Mrs. Morris’ family would like to express thanks to the staff of Tri County Retirement Center for all their care and support. In lieu of flowers, the Morris family requests contribution be made to Hospice. Services will be held out of state at Chattanooga National Cemetery. Out of state services will be under the direction of Lane Funeral Home (706)866-5151 Arrangements have been placed under the care of Rick Gooding Funeral Home, Cross City, Florida, 352-498-5400 and Chiefland, Florida, 352-493-0050. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com

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ELOISE MATTIE CROWE MORRIS, 92, known to her family as “Nanny”, passed away, Sunday, March 5, 2017. Born on March 7, 1924 to the late Forest and Edna Crowe. She enjoyed her early childhood days in Rome, Georgia community, later... View Obituary & Service Information

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