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Helen E. Hayes Morrison

1930 - 2023

Helen E. Hayes Morrison obituary, 1930-2023, Baton Rouge, LA

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Helen Morrison Obituary

Helen E. Hayes-Morrison of Baton Rouge, LA, departed this earth on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at the age of 93. She was born on October 19, 1930, in Baton Rouge, LA to Edward and Bertha Hayes. Mother Morrison graduated from Southern University Laboratory School in 1947. She received her BS degree in English with a minor in History. She went on to receive a master's degree from Southern University in English Literature. Mother Morrison received a BS degree as a Bible Scholar in Theology from St. John Bible Institute. On Sunday, February 13, 1949, she married the love of her life, the late Deacon Sidney Morrison of Alsen, LA. From this union, they were blessed with six children. She leaves to cherish her memory three sons, Alton Dwight Morrison, Sr. (Iona Lee) of Evans, GA, Carl Jerome Morrison (Leslie) of Alexander, LA, Kelvin Dale Morrison of Baker, LA and one daughter, Brenda Faye Morrison-Williams (Darian) of Zachary, LA; one sister, Gloria Hayes-Collier (Joe) of Baton Rouge, LA. Mother Morrison was blessed with 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Sidney Morrison; sons, Curtis Ray Morrison (Hermanese), Dwayne Keith Morrison; one grandson, Alton D. Morrison, Jr., and one great grandson, Isaiah Morrison; parents, Edward and Bertha Hayes; grandparents, Daniel and Ellen Hayes; four brothers, Harding, Robert, Elton, Sr., and Leroy Hayes; four sisters, Beatrice "Dot" Hayes-Carter, Elouise Hayes-Anderson, Lovie Hayes-Honey, and Daisy Lee Hayes-Pidgeon. Viewing will be at Miller & Daughter Mortuary, 5905 Hwy. 19, Zachary, LA 70791 on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, from 4-6 p.m. Funeral service held Oct. 27 at St. John Baptist Church, 820 Rafe Meyer Road, Alsen, LA, officiated by Pastor Donald Ruth. Viewing will be 9-11 a.m. and will last until service begins at 11 a.m. Interment is at Southern Memorial Gardens.

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Published by The Advocate from Oct. 24 to Oct. 26, 2023.

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Johnetta Evans Thomas

April 18, 2024

I'm so very sorry to see she's passed away. My heart felt condolences to her family and love ones. I've talked to her many times, but have only met her once. She went above and beyond in making me comfortable at her home. She was such a loving person and loved her children dearly, I truly can say. My prayers goes out to her family, love ones and friends. Heaven has gained a true Angel.

Elaine Pounds Thomas and Family, B R, LA.

October 30, 2023

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Chauna Banks

October 27, 2023

By condolences to the Morrison family, my thoughts and prayers are with you!

Shannon Kinchen Green

October 27, 2023

Sending my condolences to the family God plucked a beautiful flower from the garden she will be truly missed. Ms Morrison was my English teacher at Scotlandville High School. Take your rest sweet Angel

JoAnn Powell Selvage-Former Student

October 27, 2023

A Life Well Lived for a Beautiful Person & Teacher!! My Prayers Will Be With The Family

Vallery Mattire

October 26, 2023

Alton:

I am sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. You were blessed to have her in your life for such a long time. Do something to keep her memories alive. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Vallery Mattire Class of 69 Scotlandville High School

Pat Green Smith

October 26, 2023

There was never a time that I did not know her and Mr. Sydney! I grew up around them, for they were always a part of my family´s life, just as his sister was, and as a child I thought they were indeed family. She was his everything, and her kindness and sweetness made her our everything. She was like none other. Quiet yet bold, sophisticated yet easy to know and love, self assured yet not arrogant, the perfect example of ying and yang, that almost elusive balance of just the right mix of everything that everyone strives for but no one seems able to acquire but, she did, and was...the personification of "class", love, and ever so Godly. She is already missed. YOU...were well loved .

Cynthia

October 26, 2023

MY HEART IS VERY SADDENED BUT YOUR WORK HERE IS DONE MAMA HELEN, YOU DID AN AWESOME WORK FOR THE LORD AND FOR US ALL WOMAN OF GOD. THANK YOU SOOO MUCH JUST FOR BEING A FRIEND TO TALK TO WHEN I WAS LONESOME (YOU WERE SO DELIGHTFUL WHEN I CALLED YOU), TO GET SCRIPTURE FROM WHEN I WAS CONFUSED. TO CALM MY SPIRIT IN TIMES OF ANXIETY. YOU WERE THE MOST PLEASANT "MOTHER" TO US ALL MAMA HELEN. YOU'VE CROSSED OVER TO BE WITH YOUR SIDNEY NOW, THAT GIVES ME PEACE. I PROMISE TO USE MY GIFTS FOR THE LORD AS YOU SO STRONGLY ADVISED. GONE BUT NEVER, EVER FORGOTTEN. LOVE ALWAYS.
CYNTHIA

The Doyle Family, Port Allen

October 26, 2023

Our Deepest Sympathy...

Barbara F. Dixon

October 25, 2023

Mother Morrison was like a Mother to me. I called her My Lady as
Poised with a gentle voice and sweet smile. She was a true and devoted servant of God in her Faithfulness on her earthly journey!










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was always poised Lady with a sweet and soft voice that was scholarly and a faithful servant of God.
Family , God shall uplift you during you season of grief. Let you loving and joyous moments of Mother´s life bring you comfort!!!

Jacqueline Richardson-Jack/Former Student

October 25, 2023

Mrs. Morrison was a beautiful person adorned with a sweet personality. She will forever be remembered in our hearts.

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St. John Baptist Church

820 Rafe Meyer Road, Alsen, LA

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