Elizabeth S. Morris

Mrs. Elizabeth S. (Betty) Morris, 86, of Mt. Holly, NJ. Died Sunday June 9, 2013 of Natural causes. Born December 14, 1926 in Burlington NJ, The only child of Harry and Lillian Steelman Betty was a member of Burlington High School Class of 1944. She was married in Burlington, NJ. November 4, 1945 to her husband Logan B. Morris Jr. of Mt Holly, NJ. where they resided until her death. They would have celebrated 68 years of marriage this year. Betty is survived by her husband Logan B Morris Jr. of Mt. Holly and 3 children; Logan A. Morris of Mt. Holly, Bradford J. Morris and his wife Anne of Nashua, NH. And Lynn Smith of Stuart, FL., a sister-in-law Betty Yoos of Ship Bottom, NJ. Betty was also the proud Nana to 6 grandchildren; Vanessa Puskar, Paige Shaw, Raechel & Erika Smith and Stephanie & Kevin Morris; as well as 5 great grand children Upon her Graduation from BHS. Betty began her Federal Civil Service Career during World War 2 starting out at the Tilton General Hospital at Fort Dix serving as a secretary. After the Fort Dix Hospital was closed in April of 1949 she was transferred to the United States Air Force first serving as a requirement clerk at Base Supply at the newly formed McGuire AFB. For the next 40 years Betty remained in The 438th Supply Squadron (MAC) at McGuire serving in many management positions; Chief, Procedures and Standardization and M&P officer culminating in her position as Deputy Chief of Supply, McGuire AFB. Among her many awards and achievements are MAC Federal Woman of the year 1970, Federal Woman of the Year 1977, Outstanding Supply Senior Manager 1988. Betty retired from federal Service June 2, 1989 after 43 years 5 months of service. After retirement Betty cherished traveling around the country with her husband Logan and their trailer enjoying the many sights of our country as well as visiting family and friends in places near and far. Betty enjoyed her participation in the Mt. Holly Woman’s League, The Reunion Committee of BHS Class of 1944, the “Forever Young Club” just to name a few. For many years, until failing health prevented her, she was an active member of the first Baptist Church of Mt. Holly. A memorial service will be held 2 pm, Wednesday at the Perinchief Chapels, 438 High St., Mt. Holly. Inurnment will follow at the Mt. Holly Cemetery. Friends and relatives may visit with the family from 1 pm until time of service. In lieu of flowers the family ask that memorial contributions be made to the Diabetes Research Institute; 200 S. Park Road, Suite 100; Hollywood, FL 33021. www.diabetesresearch.org.

Elizabeth S. Morris

December 14, 1926 - June 9, 2013