Dorothy Jean "Granny" McMorris

Dorothy Jean McMorris "Grannie" was born on April 5, 1949 to Roosevelt and Annie McMorris in Vance, Mississippi. She accepted Christ at a young age under her parents who were faithful and active members of Christ.
Dorothy married Walter Watt. Three daughters were born to this union. They were married for 27 years and remained good friends in life after their separation.
Dorothy was a Medical Assistant and a homemaker. She later became the person who helped her children raise all of her grandkids. She would not have it any other way. She loved to cook for her family and was an avid reader.
Dorothy was an active and honorary member (founder) of Pride & Joy SC. She also work in District 189 while her daughter, Ciera, was in elementary school. She went to school with her everyday until they gave her a job. She also served as an election judge for the board of elections for thirty years.
Dorothy was a faithful and active member of Shiloh A.M.E. Church. She served on the Usher Board, occasionally sang in the choir and was an actress in all of the church plays.
Dorothy surrounded herself with her daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She poured love into all of us. Her love was unmatched. She spoiled us all. There was a quote she used to say to her daughters, "Momma's pretty baby. Momma's pretty doll." Dorothy loved on her family or anyone who came around. She would say, "I love your face or I miss your face."
Dorothy departed this life on July 31, 2025 in Maryville, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roosevelt Sr. and Annie; brother, Roosevelt McMorris Jr.; sisters, Luyresse Law, Bertha Jones, and Brenda Penamen.
Dorothy leaves to cherish her memories her daughters, Jennifer (David) Hunter, Ciera (Kyle) Watt, and Tiffany (Tyson) McMorris; 7 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 1 great grandchild on the way; siblings, Rosetta Pillow, Patricia Davis, Marylyn Kenerson, and Michael McMorris and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
"Momma the fight is over. You can rest. Heaven was ready but our hearts were not."