posted August 7, 2008
Doris Ordelia Morris, 86, of Austell, died Monday, August 4, 2008.
Born in Tallapoosa, Ga., Mrs. Morris had been a longtime resident of Cobb County. She was the former Director of the Smyrna Public Library where she established the summer reading program and a historic book collection. She also loved reading children’s storytime. On January 31, 2007, the Mayor and City Council honored her with a Proclamation, naming that day the Doris Morris Day and they named a public meeting room at the library in her honor. She was the first female Sunday School Superintendent at Smyrna First Baptist Church where she was a member. She enjoyed working with oil painting and flower arranging.
She is survived by her husband, Max Morris of Austell; son & daughter-in-law, Dr. Robert & Elaine Darby of Tallapoosa; daughters & sons-in-law, Carole & Larry Milner of Smyrna, Judge Cindy Morris & Chris Patterson of Dalton; sister, Betty Walker of Greensboro, NC; three sisters-in-law, Betty Lee, Barbara Crawford, & Jerri Field; eight grandchildren 19 great grandchildren; several nieces & nephews.
Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Smyrna First Baptist Church Sanctuary with Dr. Steve Kimmel officiating. Burial was in the Crest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Atlanta.
Those who wish may make contributions to the Smyrna Public Library, 100 Village Green Circle, Smyrna, Georgia 30080. Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.lovefuneralhomega.com. This announcement is a courtesy of Love Funeral Home.
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