GRACE BELLE MORSE
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March 27, 1917 - Oct. 5, 2013
Grace Belle Morse, 96, of Bivins, died Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013, at her home after a brief illness.
She was born March 27, 1917, to Jack and Effie Jones of Wayne’s Crossing, outside of Bivins. She was married to T. M. “Skeet” Morse until his death in 1994. She was a lifelong resident of Bivins, a retired U. S. Postmaster, owner of the Bivins Post Office, alumni of the Texas Woman’s College and a lifetime member of First United Methodist Church of Atlanta.
She was an active lady and always on the go. She loved to go shopping, adding crosses, animal figures and fashion jewelry to her collection. She will be truly missed by many.
She was preceded in death by her husband, T. M. “Skeet” Morse; her parents, Jack and Effie Jones; and a sister, Gladys Lou Jones.
She is survived by her two loving caregivers, Judy Turner of Atlanta and Donna Holmes of Queen City; and a host of friends and residents of Bivins.
Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, at Hanner Funeral Service.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, at Hanner Funeral Chapel. Interment followed at Pine Crest Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Texarkana, 803 Spruce St,, Texarkana, TX 75501; Pine Crest Cemetery, c/o Hanner Funeral Service 103 W. Main St, Atlanta, Texas 75551; or to the First United Methodist Church Building Fund, 701 Lindsey Lane, Atlanta, Texas 75551.
Guest registry is available at www.hannerfuneralservice.com.
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