Celebrating the life of
Bette Beasley Morris
Passed away on January 22, 2014
SAVANNAH – Bette Beasley Morris, 85, died Wednesday, January 22, 2014, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah, was a graduate of Commercial High School, and retired from C&S Bank as Vice-President following 42 years of service. Following her retirement she joined the family firm of Morris & Templeton Insurance Agency as co-owner and Vice-President.
For many years she was very active in the American Business Women's Association where at one time she held the office of National Vice-President. She was a proud member of the Red Hats of Savannah and the Tuesday Luncheon Club. She was a longtime member of First Christian Church. She was predeceased by her parents, William and Martha Beasley and her husband, Russell E. Morris.
She is survived by her daughter, Beverly M. Templeton and her husband Rex of Savannah; her son, William Russell Morris and his wife Linda of Gainesville, GA; a sister, Elaine B. West and her husband Donald of Savannah; seven grandchildren, Rex Templeton, Jr. Dee Ann, Steven Templeton Rebecca, Chris Templeton Kemper, Amy Templeton Cox Dylan, and Lauren Templeton Zeigler Brooks, all of Savannah, and Jeffrey Birr and Mathew Morris, both of Gainesville, GA; and sixteen great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Sunday at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, on Hodgson Memorial Drive.
The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
The family sends special thanks to Hospice Savannah and to Kathy McNamara for her loving care of Mrs. Morris and they request that remembrances be sent to Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com
We will always remember her sweet smile and how welcome we always felt when we visited her. She and Sue had a very special relationship, and we were privileged to be included in the sphere of her love. She was also a lot of fun. I especially remember her at our son's Annapolis graduation, and how much laughter she added to the occasion. She will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
- Cecil and Linda Holladay, Montgomery, AL
Our prayers and thoughs are with you and your family. Greg and Janis
- Greg & Janis Bowers, Savannah, GA
Dear Templeton family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Mrs. Morris was a true Southern lady who always put faith and family first.
- Meg Hollis, Savannah, GA
For All My Family Members ~ A Ray of Sunshine, always smiling, welcoming me with open arms she was a delight to have had as a Great Aunt. My Great Aunt Bette always made me feel special and the time that I spent with her was always grand. She has left an indelible imprint on me and I will carry her Sunshine for the rest of my life. For my family members whom I am unable to be with today to support and love, as we are 'Beasley Strong' she has gotten her 'Wings' and We/I can look forward to meeting up with her some day. I know that she will be there for us when God has called for us. My Love to you all during this very difficult time. Love - Deborah, David, Austen and Audrey The Beasley Houdeshell's
- Deborah J. Beasley Houdeshell, Rancho Murieta, CA
We met Bette through our friendship with Rex and Beverly. She was so gracious, always interested in our family, such a lovely lady. She will be missed.
- Leslie & Alan Locke, Lawrenceville, GA
Bette and I worked together many years ago at C&S Bank. Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss.
- Jay Hall, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with Bette and her family. I have such great memories of growing up and visiting Bette and she would stay a couple weeks with us e very summer. Great memories.
- Peggy Coleman Shoemaker, Hixson, TN
We will always remember her sweet smile and how welcome we always felt when we visited her. She and Sue had a very special relationship, and we were privileged to be included in the sphere of her love. She was also a lot of fun. I especially remember her at our son's Annapolis graduation, and how much laughter she added to the occasion. She will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
- Cecil and Linda Holladay, Montgomery, AL
Our prayers and thoughs are with you and your family. Greg and Janis
- Greg & Janis Bowers, Savannah, GA
Dear Templeton family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Mrs. Morris was a true Southern lady who always put faith and family first.
- Meg Hollis, Savannah, GA
For All My Family Members ~ A Ray of Sunshine, always smiling, welcoming me with open arms she was a delight to have had as a Great Aunt. My Great Aunt Bette always made me feel special and the time that I spent with her was always grand. She has left an indelible imprint on me and I will carry her Sunshine for the rest of my life. For my family members whom I am unable to be with today to support and love, as we are 'Beasley Strong' she has gotten her 'Wings' and We/I can look forward to meeting up with her some day. I know that she will be there for us when God has called for us. My Love to you all during this very difficult time. Love - Deborah, David, Austen and Audrey The Beasley Houdeshell's
- Deborah J. Beasley Houdeshell, Rancho Murieta, CA
We met Bette through our friendship with Rex and Beverly. She was so gracious, always interested in our family, such a lovely lady. She will be missed.
- Leslie & Alan Locke, Lawrenceville, GA
Bette and I worked together many years ago at C&S Bank. Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss.
- Jay Hall, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with Bette and her family. I have such great memories of growing up and visiting Bette and she would stay a couple weeks with us e very summer. Great memories.
- Peggy Coleman Shoemaker, Hixson, TN
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
