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Odessa Morris Obituary
She and her husband, Horace Anthony Morris, an English professor at Howard University, were heading to a favorite seafood restaurant.
At 9:30 a.m., after hearing about the attacks in New York, Horace Morris tried to call his wife at the Pentagon.
"He only got her voice mail," said Odessa Morris' older sister, Ethel Scott.
Thirty minutes later, a colleague came into class and told Horace Morris that a plane had crashed into the Pentagon.
He left to search for her at the Metro station where he dropped her off that morning, then at a local hospital and finally at the Pentagon, where he learned she was missing.
The couple had three children, two grown daughters and a son still in high school. They lived on 22 acres in the woods of Upper Marlboro, Md., where they kept an assortment of animals, including cows, rabbits, goats and chickens.
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July 30, 2019
RIP Odessa.
Del Newberry
June 5, 2017
As my anniversary draws near, I often think of the people like Odessa, who had planned on a happy anniversary dinner on that fateful day. May we all learn to treasure each moment, and never forget these wonderful people who lost their lives on that dreadful day. My thoughts and prayers go out to Odessa's family and I want you to know that we will NEVER forget. Much love from Texas,
S J. Friscia III
March 14, 2015
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With Honor & Respect.
May 16, 2012
hi my name is Patricia Morris
I am from London and we have visited the 9/11 Memorial Garden today - we loved it, it is a beautiful place and our hearts were broken again and our sympathy for all those who were taken is unmeasurable. we found Odessa's name (which is the same as ours) and said our prayers and paid respect
i do hope that Odessa's family is recovering and will graceiously accept our love and great honour that we were able to touch her in a small way today
all our love
Tricia and Jak Morris - London, England
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Katharine
May 1, 2011
Tonight I hope that Odessa's children and family have some sort of closure...
Peggy Childers
September 5, 2010
To the family of Odessa V. Morris:
Odessa gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our heroes of September 11 be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you.
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
karlene stewart
November 17, 2007
you will be dearly missed and you were a wonderful aset to the work of god.
Odessa V. Morris
September 11, 2007
Kevinn Mair
September 11, 2007
Aunt Odessa is still loved, still missed and still cherished. 9/11 didnt change my life...your passing did. God's way is perfect and Im glad to know that you are a part of His perfect Will. I love you and will see you soon.
P Tabbernor
August 30, 2007
In remembrance....
Kristine
November 1, 2006
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
Sue Whisennand
September 11, 2003
I have been wearing Odessa's Mercy Band since December of 2001. She goes everywhere with me so I am constantly reminded to pray for the loved ones she left behind. In reading her bio, I think Odessa and I could have been friends as we share many things in common. The love she had for her husband, family and animals is obvious.
Day Olaes
August 21, 2003
Odessa I missed you and I will always think about you. Sorry, I didn't have the courage to write anything about you, I was seriously injured and didn't want to think about what happen to us on 9/11, because it hurts so much. I will always think of our friendship at work and outside work. I missed our early morning trips to Pentagon Starbucks and our talked about our family and children. I will always love you, my friend.
Your family missed you, but I'm praying that they find comfort and happiness while thinking of you.
To Tony, Jan, Dahlia, Tony Jr., and DJ God be with you.
June 18, 2002
MAY THE BEAUTIFUL SOUL OF ODESSA V.MORRIS AND THE SOULS OF ALL THE FAITHFULLY DEPARTED THROUGH THE MERCY OF GOD REST IN PEACE AMEN.
June 13, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS WONDERFUL WOMAN..ODESSA V.MORRIS ..SHE IS PART OF HISTORY NOW.. AND MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS.GOD BLESS HER LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.GOD BLESS AMERICA FOREVER..MAY JESUS AND HIS SAINTS GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Angie Campbell
June 12, 2002
I did not know you or anyone else who passed away the morning of 9/11/01. I am so sorry that so many people where killed out of a hate that most of us just can not understand. May God Bless you and watch over the family and friends that you left behind that morning. Rest in peace forever more and know that you will never be forgotten.
Clara Dawson-Jones
April 22, 2002
My deepest sysmpathy to the Morris family and to Odessa's sister, Ethel,brother Joe and other surviving members of the Lamb Family.Reginald and Mike send their sysmpathy also.
Clara Dawson-Jones
Iola Walston
April 4, 2002
May God bless the Morris family eternally. Our hearts and prayers go out to you all. We will miss our sweet cousin Odessa.
Judith The Munroe Family
March 11, 2002
Our prayers are with you all.
Teresa Jahn
January 12, 2002
May the precious memories of Odessa lighten the pain in your hearts. We are deeply sorry for your tragic loss of a loved one. May her life and love continue living in you. Our hearts cry with you.
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
Fred H. Lobb
November 18, 2001
May God grant comfort and strength to the family of Mrs. Odessa Morris in the days to come. May her precious life be celebrated and appreciated as we remain mindful of the cowardly atrocity that took her and so many others away from us all.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Professor Morris.
Jan and Zane Azbarea
October 30, 2001
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
HATTIE WILLIAMS
October 12, 2001
May God continue too Bless and
strengthen the family
BARBARA BOLIN
October 1, 2001
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU ALL.MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
ODESSA MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.
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