Dorotha Jean Morrison

Dorotha Jean Morrison obituary, Louisville, KY

Dorotha Jean Morrison

Dorotha Morrison Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ratterman Embry-Bosse Funeral Home - Louisville on Mar. 7, 2026.
Dorotha Jean Morrison, 96, of Louisville passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2026.

She was born on September 23, 1929 in Grayson County, KY to the late Bertha Bozarth Carter and Lewis Carter.

She worked as a seamstress for the old Enro Shirt Company, and a member at Bethlehem Baptist Church.

Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Evans Morrison; sisters and brothers, Marie Kiper, Shellie Carter, Lucretia Carter, Herbert Carter, Mary Kiper, W.T. Carter, Fred Carter, Ray Carter, Nora Bell, Dora Carter, and Arlie Carter.

She is survived by her beloved daughters, Bertha Morrison and Wanda Wolcott (Rick); she loved her numerous nieces, nephews, their spouses, other loving family members and friends.

Private services were held with Ratterman Embry Bosse Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

Memorial gifts may be made to Lottie Moon Christmas Offering 3806 Monument Avenue Richmond, VA 23230 or Pilgrim Cemetery Fund C/O Mike Cannon 1283 Concord Road Falls of Rough, KY 40119.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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