Celebrating the life of
Susan Nelson Morrison
March 06, 1946 - April 28, 2011
Susan Mary Nelson Morrison, 65, passed away April 28, 2011 at her residence. She was a native of Chicago, Illinois and a lifelong resident of Savannah.
She was a communicant of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and was a member of the Chatham Club. Mrs. Morrison served on the board of directors for Senior Citizens Inc., and the Royce Reading Center.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty M. Nelson.
She is survived by her husband, Dr. Thomas J. Morrison, of Savannah, two sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas J. III, and Mara Morrison, and Edward D. and Maura Morrison, all of Atlanta, four grandchildren, Mary Grace, Eleanor, Anna, and Emily. She is also survived by her father, Edward Nelson, of Chicago, and three sisters, Nancy Hudec, Sheila Nelson, and Carol Nelson, and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. with a Rosary Service at 5:00 p.m., Sunday, May 1, 2011 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 2, 2011 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.
Burial will be in the Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Tom and family, So sorry to hear about Sue's passing. My parents and siblings are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Cyndi Morrison
- Cyndi Morrison, Chicago, IL
Tom & Families, I am so sorry for your loss and regret I was unable to attend the service and share my condolences in person. Sue was a bright, shining spirit and I will always remember her kindness & enthusiasm. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
- Margo Felps, Savannah, GA
Tom, Marsha and I were out of town and only heard of Sue passing after the service. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Cliff and Marsha Berger
- Cliff Berger, Savannah, GA
I was so sorry to hear about Sue's sudden passing. I have many wonderful, happy memories of Sue. What a beautiful person, taken much too soon. Our Deepest Sympathy, Mary Niemiec and Jim Malloy
- Mary Malloy, Palm City, FL
Tom, So sorry to hear of Sue passing. I know you will miss her greatly, but you have many happy memories. Just remember all the good times you shared and may God Bless you and your family. Margaret called on Sunday to give us the news and you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Jeanette
- Jeanette Tate, Benton, IL
Dear Tom and Family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Cherish the memories and time you had together. Love, Dee
- Dee Baty, Shawnee, KS
Tom, I, on behalf of HSF, extend my condolences to you and your family for the loss of Sue. We just enjoyed seeing you at our Preview Party for the Garden Expo/Wine & Garden Tour a couple of weeks ago...and then this sudden loss. I'm truly sorry and can only offer my sympathy and prayer. I was at Bonaventure earlier today for the brief service and was touched by the response from her many friends. We share in your pain but, more importantly, in the great memories of Sue and her zest for living. With kind regards.
- Daniel G. Carey, Savannah, GA
Dear Morrison Family, We are so very sorry for your loss and are thinking of you all at this very difficult time, while reminiscing fondly of Sue. We'll have her great memories forever, but she will be truly missed.
- Amy Budner & Shane Smith, Washington, DC
Dear Tom and Family, We are deeply saddened by the news of Sue's sudden passing. We are holding you close in our hearts and prayers. Sue lived and loved her life and her family with a passion unparalled. She also held a deep and unabiding faith in God as her guiding light. We will miss her. God Bless the Morrison family, Jay and Dana Yeckley
- Dana and Jay Yeckley, Savannah, GA
I am a friend of Carrie and Sheila. I am so very sorry to hear about your loss, especially so close after Mrs. Nelson's passing. Prayers and hugs to the entire family.
- Shirley Feldmann, Chicago, IL
Tom, I know that words can never ease the sorrow that you and your family are experiencing at this time, and no one can know what pain you are going through, but do know that you have our heartfelt condolences for the passing away of your wife, Sue. I know that Sue was a very giving, loving, and outgoing woman who would always help if asked. She had a wonderful sense of style and grace and is sure to leave an indelible mark on all who knew her. She will be missed.
- Rosanne Brandt and Michael Pascale, Savannah, GA
We are saddened to hear of your loss. Our memory of Sue will shine brightly in our hearts. Thinking of you all and praying for you during this difficult time.
- The Weber Family, Duluth, GA
To the Morrison Family: Please accept our sincerest condolences with regard to Sue's untimely passing. We are so happy that we were able to meet her at Dave and Melany's wedding in June. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Carolyn and Billy Atkins, Morgantown, WV
Dear Tom, Boys, Nelson and Morrison families: I am a friend of Carrie and Sheila. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Julie Mulzoff, Chicago, IL
I just want to express my sadness in hearing about Sue's passing. She was my 'buddy' in Pilates and I will miss her next to me. I haven't known her long but she touched my heart with her kindness and humor. I loved hearing about her family and the precious grandchildren. She had had such a wonderful Easter in Atlanta and fun stories to tell. My prayers go out to all of you. I will miss her. Fondly, Linda Brandenburg
- Linda Brandenburg, Savannah, GA
Dear Tom and family, so sorry to hear about the loss of Sue, it's so hard to beleive, your all in our thoughts and prayers and so sorry we cannot be there with you. Sue was a lovely lady, I can still picture how beautiful she looked and how happy on your Wedding day and how gracious she was when we visited. May the Lord Bless you all, he will be with you and give you the strength to endure the coming days. We Love you, Your cousin Margaret & family.
- Margaret J. Neuf, Springfield, IL
Tom We are so saddened to hear of Sue's untimely death. She was a such a beautiful Lady! I remember our fun time with you two in New York City at our Worth meeting. I will miss her! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the Family. Fondly, Marguerite and Tom
- Tom & Marguerite Garrett, Beaufort, SC
We are so sorry to hear about Sue passsing away. May God Bless you Tom and your family. Our prayers are with you. Love cousins, Dave & Linda
- Dave & Linda Morrison, ,
Dear Morrison family, I am so sorry for your loss. God bless all of you in this most difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Tom Boland, Chicago, IL
Tom, I'm so sorry for your loss, my condolences to you and your family. Sue was a wonderful person, she put everyone in front of herself and reached out to help so many people, she will be missed. Jennifer Christy
- Jennifer Christy, Savannah, GA
Tom and family, So sorry to hear about Sue's passing. My parents and siblings are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Cyndi Morrison
- Cyndi Morrison, Chicago, IL
Tom & Families, I am so sorry for your loss and regret I was unable to attend the service and share my condolences in person. Sue was a bright, shining spirit and I will always remember her kindness & enthusiasm. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
- Margo Felps, Savannah, GA
Tom, Marsha and I were out of town and only heard of Sue passing after the service. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Cliff and Marsha Berger
- Cliff Berger, Savannah, GA
I was so sorry to hear about Sue's sudden passing. I have many wonderful, happy memories of Sue. What a beautiful person, taken much too soon. Our Deepest Sympathy, Mary Niemiec and Jim Malloy
- Mary Malloy, Palm City, FL
Tom, So sorry to hear of Sue passing. I know you will miss her greatly, but you have many happy memories. Just remember all the good times you shared and may God Bless you and your family. Margaret called on Sunday to give us the news and you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Jeanette
- Jeanette Tate, Benton, IL
Dear Tom and Family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Cherish the memories and time you had together. Love, Dee
- Dee Baty, Shawnee, KS
Tom, I, on behalf of HSF, extend my condolences to you and your family for the loss of Sue. We just enjoyed seeing you at our Preview Party for the Garden Expo/Wine & Garden Tour a couple of weeks ago...and then this sudden loss. I'm truly sorry and can only offer my sympathy and prayer. I was at Bonaventure earlier today for the brief service and was touched by the response from her many friends. We share in your pain but, more importantly, in the great memories of Sue and her zest for living. With kind regards.
- Daniel G. Carey, Savannah, GA
Dear Morrison Family, We are so very sorry for your loss and are thinking of you all at this very difficult time, while reminiscing fondly of Sue. We'll have her great memories forever, but she will be truly missed.
- Amy Budner & Shane Smith, Washington, DC
Dear Tom and Family, We are deeply saddened by the news of Sue's sudden passing. We are holding you close in our hearts and prayers. Sue lived and loved her life and her family with a passion unparalled. She also held a deep and unabiding faith in God as her guiding light. We will miss her. God Bless the Morrison family, Jay and Dana Yeckley
- Dana and Jay Yeckley, Savannah, GA
I am a friend of Carrie and Sheila. I am so very sorry to hear about your loss, especially so close after Mrs. Nelson's passing. Prayers and hugs to the entire family.
- Shirley Feldmann, Chicago, IL
Tom, I know that words can never ease the sorrow that you and your family are experiencing at this time, and no one can know what pain you are going through, but do know that you have our heartfelt condolences for the passing away of your wife, Sue. I know that Sue was a very giving, loving, and outgoing woman who would always help if asked. She had a wonderful sense of style and grace and is sure to leave an indelible mark on all who knew her. She will be missed.
- Rosanne Brandt and Michael Pascale, Savannah, GA
We are saddened to hear of your loss. Our memory of Sue will shine brightly in our hearts. Thinking of you all and praying for you during this difficult time.
- The Weber Family, Duluth, GA
To the Morrison Family: Please accept our sincerest condolences with regard to Sue's untimely passing. We are so happy that we were able to meet her at Dave and Melany's wedding in June. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Carolyn and Billy Atkins, Morgantown, WV
Dear Tom, Boys, Nelson and Morrison families: I am a friend of Carrie and Sheila. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Julie Mulzoff, Chicago, IL
I just want to express my sadness in hearing about Sue's passing. She was my 'buddy' in Pilates and I will miss her next to me. I haven't known her long but she touched my heart with her kindness and humor. I loved hearing about her family and the precious grandchildren. She had had such a wonderful Easter in Atlanta and fun stories to tell. My prayers go out to all of you. I will miss her. Fondly, Linda Brandenburg
- Linda Brandenburg, Savannah, GA
Dear Tom and family, so sorry to hear about the loss of Sue, it's so hard to beleive, your all in our thoughts and prayers and so sorry we cannot be there with you. Sue was a lovely lady, I can still picture how beautiful she looked and how happy on your Wedding day and how gracious she was when we visited. May the Lord Bless you all, he will be with you and give you the strength to endure the coming days. We Love you, Your cousin Margaret & family.
- Margaret J. Neuf, Springfield, IL
Tom We are so saddened to hear of Sue's untimely death. She was a such a beautiful Lady! I remember our fun time with you two in New York City at our Worth meeting. I will miss her! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the Family. Fondly, Marguerite and Tom
- Tom & Marguerite Garrett, Beaufort, SC
We are so sorry to hear about Sue passsing away. May God Bless you Tom and your family. Our prayers are with you. Love cousins, Dave & Linda
- Dave & Linda Morrison, ,
Dear Morrison family, I am so sorry for your loss. God bless all of you in this most difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Tom Boland, Chicago, IL
Tom, I'm so sorry for your loss, my condolences to you and your family. Sue was a wonderful person, she put everyone in front of herself and reached out to help so many people, she will be missed. Jennifer Christy
- Jennifer Christy, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
