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Ida Morris Obituary

Ida Mae Morris, 97
MELSON - Ida Mae Morris died Wednesday, May 6, 2020, in Florida. Born in Powellville, she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Melissa Bailey.
A member of Melson United Methodist Church, she and her husband owned Melson's Market for 61 years.
She is survived by two daughters, Harriett Schaffer and Joan Robinson of Florida; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Morris; and two brothers and two sisters.
A private service has been planned. Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home in Delmar.

Published by Bay To Bay News on May 21, 2020.
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This lady was a sweet and gentle soul.She never met a person she could not befriend,may she rest in peace!

Jay Robinson

Acquaintance

May 6, 2021

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

May 18, 2020

M May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

May 18, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

May 18, 2020

Miss Ida Mae was a lovely lady who will be missed by all who knew her. Our prayers and condolences go out to the family. May the love of Jesus bring you comfort.

Greg, Vivian and Kathy Lowe

May 16, 2020

Greg, Vivian and Kathy Lowe

May 16, 2020

Miss Ida Mae and Mr Harry were huge parts of my life growing up. Great people, the world was a better place with them in it. Our prayers and condolences go out to the family

Frank and Kelly Hamilton

May 13, 2020

Ms Ida was a beautiful person.To know her was to love her.My prayers for her family!

Jay Robinson

May 12, 2020

ONE OF NICEST PERSONS I'VE EVER MET
I KNOW SHE'S IN HEAVEN WITH HARRY
SHE TRULY WILL BE MISSED

Stephen Bailey

May 12, 2020

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