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T.S.
December 30, 2020
She made female broadcasters acceptable when women were discouraged from watching football. I'll always remember watching her broadcast the super bowl, one of my all time favorite memories of football.
E. Roberts
December 30, 2020
I looked up at her when she became the first woman to broadcast a super bowl game. She was so talented and seemed to be such a lovely person. She will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her.
R.S.
December 30, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss, please accept my sincere condolences. RIP Jeannie !
LeeRoy
December 26, 2020
My condolences go out to the Morris family on the death of Jeannie. She was a pioneer in the sporting world. She’ll be missed by many.
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December 23, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
December 21, 2020
As the days and weeks pass,and as you return life's routine,may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Sam Bloodgood
December 20, 2020
What a great woman!! I am so lucky to have crossed paths along the way.
December 20, 2020
So sorry for your lose.
Prayers for the family
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Joan Morel Matter
December 20, 2020
Having met Jeannie and her beautiful family in 1972 in Greece left an imprint on my heart that has not been forgotten. She was writing a travel book as their family (Johnny and 4 kids) travelled in a van through Europe.
My parents were staying in a very modest hotel when an early morning encounter between my Dad (George Morel) and Johnny Morris occurred. Dad recognized Johnny as we were also from Chicago and was a bit star struck meeting an actual former Chicago Bear!
I remember Jeannie as a petit, beautiful, kind, lovely, gracious woman.
My condolences to her wonderful family with warm memories of a special time long ago.
Sally Morel Hewitt
December 20, 2020
We met the Morris family in 1973 while in Europe. Such beautiful souls. I loved to hear Jeannie's life stories about career, husband and most about the family she do loved. What a blessing to many she was. May you be in peace and may all that know you be thankful for your friendship. Prayers to the family.
David
December 20, 2020
My condolences to her friends and family to the Pioneer for women's rights in a world that she was not allowed and she made sure they heard her voice and open the doors for all womankind may she rest in peace
December 19, 2020
What an unforgettable woman, she made such a wonderful contribution for women. To the Morris family, in your time of grief, may God be with all of you to give you the needed strength and comfort to endure your loss.
BRY
December 17, 2020
Please accept my sincere condolences to the Morris Family, May the God of Tender Mercies comfort your grieving hearts with His peace and loving kindness as you cope with missing the precious loss in your lives. Thank you for Jeannie’s contribution in Sportscasting and the legacy she leaves behind.
December 17, 2020
A remarkable woman, what an amazing legacy she leaves behind. Sincere condolences to the Morris family, May God give comfort and strength to you all as you go through such a very difficult time.
December 17, 2020
God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the family's..
December 17, 2020
My condolences.
Muriel Pilon Sabourin
December 17, 2020
All my sincere condolences to the Morris family.
December 16, 2020
What a trailblazer and an inspiration for so many women. Sincere sympathies to the Morris family, may God help all of you as you go through this very difficult time of your loss.
John Robbins
December 16, 2020
I met Jeannie in 1970 while I was working at Marshall Field's and President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce. As best as I can recall, we presented her with award for her work. Her husband was there, too.
She was inspirational and had a special presence about her. I never forgot. Ironically, I still have the photo of her, John and two others.
It was a special and memorable moment ...
Marianne
December 16, 2020
Will so miss having you next door, Jeannie - I enjoyed getting to know you over these many years. Your family is lovely, and was so devoted to you. You were a shining light.
Mary
December 16, 2020
I send deepest condolences to the family and friends of Jeannie Morris. She broke through a barrier and will be long remembered. At this difficult time, may God comfort and strengthen your family.
TD Johnson
December 16, 2020
My sincere condolences to the Morris Family. May the God of all comfort provide you all the strength to cope with your loss
December 16, 2020
Our deepest condolences to the family. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this difficult time.
December 16, 2020
Comfort and peace from God be with the family at this most difficult time.
Maria Olvera
December 15, 2020
To Jeannie Morris' Family, May your sweet memories be your consolation. You have my heartfelt condolences. May Jeannie Rest in Heavenly Peace.
Nancy Morris
December 15, 2020
Mrs Morris was a wonderful neighbor/friend to my daughter, Heidi, when she lived in Seattle! What an AWESOME woman & trailblazer ❤
Lindsey
December 15, 2020
To the family of Miss Jeannie I offer my sincere sympathy for your loss. I hope you have a lot of excellent memories that you can continue to enjoy for a life time. May peace and comfort be with the family.
RH
December 15, 2020
My heartfelt condolences to the family in your loss of Ms. Morris, at this time may the God of tender mercy and ALL comfort, comfort you during your trials.
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