Mrs. Helen Morris, age 87, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Crouse Hospital. She was born June 17, 1932 in Sanford, Florida to Jimmy and Pearl White.

She was predeceased in death by her husband, Nathaniel Benjamin Morris Sr., son, Nathaniel Benjamin Morris Jr. and daughter in-law, Mrs. Valerie Morris.

She is survived by her sister, Rosalee Johnson & sister-in-law, Daphne White, both of Florida. She has eleven children; six sons, Robert "Jolly" Morris, Sr. (Joann), Michael Morris, Sr., Richard Morris, Sr. (Shirley), Roland Morris, Gary Morris Sr. (Regina) and Leon Benjamin Morris, Sr.; five daughters, Maxine Morris of Philadelphia PA, Shirley Morris, Belinda Morris Eunice (Michael), Diane Morris and Annette Graham all of Syracuse, New York; 36 beloved grandchildren, 51 great grandchildren, 9 great great grandchildren. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

“Those we love don’t go away
They walk beside us everyday
Unseen, unheard, but always near
STILL LOVED, STILL MISSED AND VERY DEAR”.

Wake will be held on Thursday October 10th from 10- 11am at the Belle Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Syracuse, with services from 11-1pm.

Burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery.

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