Biography: Dorothy Wells Morris ,95, formerly of Little Rock, died peacefully on July 30, 2008 in Deer Park, TX with family at her side. She was born March 19, 1913 in New York City, the only child of John Barnes Wells and Ethel Heverin Wells. She graduated from St. Agatha’s Episcopal High School in 1931. She worked as a secretary at the State Health Department in Dover, Delaware where she met her husband, Dr. Woodbridge E. Morris. They were married in 1938. She moved to Little Rock in 1942 where Dr. Morris was a partner at Trinity Hospital. She remained in Little Rock until late 2005 when she moved to the Houston area to be near her oldest son and close to grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was very active in charity and volunteer work in the 1950s and 1960s, having helped establish the Women’s Emergency Committee in1957 to open Little Rock schools to integrated classes. Late in life she worked as a volunteer for the election of Bill Clinton to the presidency in 1992. She was an avid reader all of her life and could always discuss current events throughout her life, even toward the end. She was also a lover of nature and animals, always keeping her membership current in the Audubon Society and several animal welfare organizations. Dorothy was a cradle Episcopalian and volunteered for many years at Trinity Cathedral doing office work as well as needlepoint. She was available to do anything asked of her up until her move to the Houston area. Dorothy was a 15 year resident of Presbyterian Village in Little Rock. She is survived by one step daughter, Barbara Morris Fischer of Ventura California, John Wells Morris of Deer Park, TX, Daniel Wells Morris of Willow Street, PA, fifteen grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 52 years and a step daughter, Joan Jones of Columbus, Ohio. A graveside memorial service will be held in the Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Garden at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 8. Local arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com. A reception will follow in Morrison Hall.
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of John's mother. I will pray for you and your families. I'm sure Dottie is looking down on her wonderful family, and happy to be united with her love ones in heaven.
Love and hugs
Ginny Hall