Nelda Morrison

Nelda Lou Morrison, age 89 of Breckenridge, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025, at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, Texas. Nelda was born on October 12, 1935 in Ranger, Texas to HL and Velma Caraway. She was raised in the LaCasa community in Southeast Stephens County and graduated from Ranger High School in 1953. Nelda attended Draughon's Business College in Abilene, where she met her future husband, Norman Morrison. They were married on August 19, 1955 at the New Hope Baptist Church. The couple moved to Breckenridge in 1960, where they made their permanent home and raised their family.
Nelda worked as a secretary for several businesses in Breckenridge, including The Popular Store, Davis Manufacturing and C&W Transport. Despite her career, Nelda always felt called to the ministry, a call she answered in the early 80's by opening her in-home daycare. Over the course of 20 plus years, she lovingly cared for and impacted the lives of many children, leaving a lasting legacy in the Breckenridge community.
A devoted member of First Baptist Church in Breckenridge, Nelda was actively involved in many church activities throughout her life. She faithfully attended the Whosoever Sunday School class, where she served as class secretary. Nelda was also deeply involved in the women's ministry, serving as Ladies Night Out Coordinator for many years. She was a past member of the LLL Group and sang in the Big Country Choir, where her love for music and service to others shone brightly.
Nelda's faith was the cornerstone of her life, and she was known for her warm, kind spirit. She was affectionately called "Nana" by those who loved her. Her love, generosity, and devotion to her family and community touched the lives of everyone she met.
Nelda was preceded in death by her parents, HL and Velma Caraway, and her beloved husband of 49 years, Norman Morrison, who passed away on February 1, 2004, and her nephew, Rusty Caraway.
She is survived by her daughter, Glenda Knight and husband Butch of Breckenridge; her son, Bob Morrison of Graham; her grandchildren, Kody Knight and wife Kriste of Brock, Texas, Monte Knight and wife Jazzminde of Valley Mills, Texas, Colt Morrison and wife Teddy of Devol, Oklahoma; and her great-grandchildren, Kyler Knight and wife Jacie, Kason Knight, Bella Morrison, Noah Knight, Jackie Knight, and Jonah Knight. Nelda is also survived by her great-great-granddaughter, Oakleigh Knight; her brother Jim Caraway and wife Judy of Breckenridge; sister-in-law Marjorie Power of Comanche, Texas, and brother-in-law Dwain Cottrell and Ruth of Irving, Texas; as well as a host of other family and friends.
A celebration of Nelda's life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at First Baptist Church of Breckenridge, Texas, with burial to follow at Macedonia Cemetery. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, January 17, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Morehart Mortuary.