Marjorie Morris

Marjorie Ellen (Taylor) Morris, 94, of Logansport, passed away at 1:05 pm, Monday, July 22, 2013 in her residence at the McKinney House.

Born December 1, 1918 in White County, she was the daughter of the late John Richard and Grace Isabelle Yocum Taylor. On May 22, 1938 in Logansport she married Lee Isaac Morris who preceded in death on August 25, 2005.

Marjorie was a faithful member of First United Methodist Church, she formerly belonged to Third Street United Methodist Church, where she was an active member for over 50 years. She volunteered with the annual vacation bible school, women's circles and adult Sunday school classes.

Marjorie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a great cook, loved playing BINGO at the McKinney House. She and her husband Lee wintered in Zephyrhills, Florida for over twenty-five years and enjoyed all of the club house activities and dinners.

She is survived by her two daughters, Connie (Dick) Graf; Nancy (John) Beachler, both of Logansport; granddaughter, Beth (Nathan) Beachler-Brown, Marine City, MI; three grandsons, Mark (Beverly) Graf, Logansport; Kevin (Stephanie) Graf, Monroe, OH; David (Elizabeth) Beachler, Oswego, IL; eight great grandchildren, Tyler, Kristen & Cameron Graf; Wyatt, Garrett, & Ella Brown; Collin & Cate Beachler; one sister, Deloris Jean (Rev. John) Pattison, Warren, IN; brother in law, George (Shirley) Sims, Valpariso, IN; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and Virgil Taylor; and one sister, Francelia Taylor Davis.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at First United Methodist Church in Logansport with Pastor Larry Zehring, Rev. Scott Pattison, and Chaplain Larry Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Logansport.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 - 7:00 PM on Friday, July 26, 2013 in the Gundrum Funeral Home, and one hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, in memory of Marjorie Morris.

You may sign the guestbook and leave online condolences at www.gundrumcares.com

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