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Dorothy Virginia “Dot” <I>Tudor</I> Morrison

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Dorothy Virginia “Dot” Tudor Morrison

Birth
Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, USA
Death
30 Mar 2021 (aged 82)
Frisco, Collin County, Texas, USA
Burial
Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, USA Add to Map
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August 21, 1938 - March 30, 2021
Dorothy Morrison

Dorothy "Dot" Virginia Morrison, 82, of Beaumont, and most recently of Frisco, passed away March 30, 2021, at home surrounded by family and friends.

The daughter of Thomas Clifford Tudor and Dorothy Laura Tudor, Dot was born August 21, 1938 in Beaumont. Dot grew up in Beaumont graduating from South Park High School in 1956 where she was involved in Future Teachers Association, Drama Club, Choir, Honor Society and Melody Maids. Dot graduated from Lamar University where she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega and received her secondary education degree in 1959. Shortly after graduation, Dot married James "Jim" Wesley Morrison, Jr. and later moved to Dallas in 1960 where she taught school. Dot and Jim joined Spring Valley Methodist Church teaching Sunday school, ushering and singing in the Choir.

In 1970, the family moved back to Beaumont where Dot continued to teach school in SPISD and BISD. She obtained her master's in education from Lamar University in 1990. In Beaumont, Dot and Jim joined Trinity United Methodist Church, raising two boys and enjoying many friends and family. Dot was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church having served in the Choir until she moved to Frisco in 2019.

Dot's been involved in various teacher associations through the years, Delta Kappa Gamma, Beaumont Association of Retired Teachers and PEO, a professional scholarship organization. She also was a member of the Lamar Alumni Association and served on the board.

Survivors include her sons; James Wesley Morrison and wife Gina of Little Rock; and John Russell Morrison and wife Lori of Frisco; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Dot is preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Jim Morrison.

Honorary pallbearers are the men and woman of the Hamaco Sunday school class of Trinity United Methodist Church.

The Morrison family would like to express their sincere love and appreciation to the many friends who gave their love and support to Dot and continue caring.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that any memorial contributions be made to Boys Haven of America Inc., 3655 North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas 77713.

A gathering of Ms. Morrison's family and friends will begin at 1:00 p.m., with her funeral service to follow 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 10, 2021, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 3430 Harrison Avenue, Beaumont. Her interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Lawn, Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard's, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont.

Please observe social distancing guidelines. By attending any public event you are acknowledging the risk of exposure to the Corona Virus. Please follow the guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control: cdc.gov.
August 21, 1938 - March 30, 2021
Dorothy Morrison

Dorothy "Dot" Virginia Morrison, 82, of Beaumont, and most recently of Frisco, passed away March 30, 2021, at home surrounded by family and friends.

The daughter of Thomas Clifford Tudor and Dorothy Laura Tudor, Dot was born August 21, 1938 in Beaumont. Dot grew up in Beaumont graduating from South Park High School in 1956 where she was involved in Future Teachers Association, Drama Club, Choir, Honor Society and Melody Maids. Dot graduated from Lamar University where she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega and received her secondary education degree in 1959. Shortly after graduation, Dot married James "Jim" Wesley Morrison, Jr. and later moved to Dallas in 1960 where she taught school. Dot and Jim joined Spring Valley Methodist Church teaching Sunday school, ushering and singing in the Choir.

In 1970, the family moved back to Beaumont where Dot continued to teach school in SPISD and BISD. She obtained her master's in education from Lamar University in 1990. In Beaumont, Dot and Jim joined Trinity United Methodist Church, raising two boys and enjoying many friends and family. Dot was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church having served in the Choir until she moved to Frisco in 2019.

Dot's been involved in various teacher associations through the years, Delta Kappa Gamma, Beaumont Association of Retired Teachers and PEO, a professional scholarship organization. She also was a member of the Lamar Alumni Association and served on the board.

Survivors include her sons; James Wesley Morrison and wife Gina of Little Rock; and John Russell Morrison and wife Lori of Frisco; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Dot is preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Jim Morrison.

Honorary pallbearers are the men and woman of the Hamaco Sunday school class of Trinity United Methodist Church.

The Morrison family would like to express their sincere love and appreciation to the many friends who gave their love and support to Dot and continue caring.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that any memorial contributions be made to Boys Haven of America Inc., 3655 North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas 77713.

A gathering of Ms. Morrison's family and friends will begin at 1:00 p.m., with her funeral service to follow 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 10, 2021, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 3430 Harrison Avenue, Beaumont. Her interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Lawn, Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard's, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont.

Please observe social distancing guidelines. By attending any public event you are acknowledging the risk of exposure to the Corona Virus. Please follow the guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control: cdc.gov.


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