Elaine Verhage Morris, 85, of Signal Mountain, Tennessee, died on June 30, 2015.
Elaine was born the eldest of three daughters to Jean and John Verhage of Sheboygan, WI, November 18, 1929. Her early years were spent largely in Wisconsin and Michigan. As a new RN, fresh from college and nursing school, she began, with Bob Morris, 62+ years of marriage. Her medical expertise served her well in caring for her family and later on in official capacities at Atlanta-area hospitals.
After a number of relocations, the Morris family settled in Doraville, GA. Elaine and Bob were active long-standing members of Redeemer Orthodox Presbyterian Church. Activities included hosting international students, long-term involvement with a Vietnamese refugee family, volunteer work at crisis pregnancy centers, and tireless efforts directed at restoring their beloved country to its Christian heritage.
In 2012, after 40 years in the Atlanta area, Bob and Elaine made the move to Alexian Village in Signal Mountain, TN, becoming associated with Wayside Presbyterian Church.
Elaine is survived by her husband, Bob Morris; sisters, Alice (John DeHaan) and Evie (Dave Schaafsma); children, Dan (Kathy), Dave (Terry), Tim (Lisa), and Ruth Ann Cassis; 25 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
A small graveside service, arranged by Wann Funeral Home, was held on July 3.
A memorial service is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, at Wayside Presbyterian Church, 2502 Fairmount Pike, Signal Mountain, TN, 37377. All are welcome to come and join us as together we celebrate Elaine’s life.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Choices Pregnancy Center, 6232 Vance Rd., Chattanooga, TN, 37421.
Arrangements are by Wann Funeral Home & Cremation Center, at the foot of historic Lookout Mountain, St. Elmo.