Vera Lurene Enochs Morris

Vera Morris of Florissant, MO age 88. Vera Lurene Morris (nee Enochs) was born August 21, 1924 to the late Annie Morgan and Elmer Enochs inVardaman Mississippi. Vera was the youngest of four children. She completed her formal education in the Calhoun City school system. At the age of 20 she married Etheridge Jennings and bore a daughter named Wendell Anne. The family eventually moved to St. Louis, Mo. Unfortunately this union was unable survive the test of time. Alone in a new city, Vera had to rely on her strong faith in God and family to help her thru this difficult time. Vera enrolled in National Schools Institute of Practical Nursing and graduated in July 1949. It was during this time that she met Frank Lawson Morris and entered into Holy Matrimony on October 16, 1950. Vera and Frank raised five children (Wendell Anne, Marsha Lawreece, Elmer Lawson, Kathy Noweeda, and Michael). After giving birth to her last child Vera started a nursing career that would last for over 40 years. Vera again would find her faith in God tested when her life partner Frank was diagnosed with incurable cancer. During this time both Frank and Vera found comfort and solace in the Catholic religion. Upon Frank’s death inSeptember 1959, Vera accepted God as her savior in the Catholic religion at St. Mark’s Catholic Church. With her new source of faith and strength, Vera pursed her nursing career by providing care to the terminally illand the elderly, while functioning as a single parent raising five children to adulthood. And as many of you know this was not an easy task. But even in the most difficult and darkest times Vera would place her trust in the Lord to guide her through safely to the other side. Vera believed that since God had blessed her it was only fair that she share her many blessings with others. This is evidenced by her numerous years of service in the following committees/organizations: over 20 years in the Legion of Mary; chairperson for the Bereavement Committee for over 15 years; served on the Parrish Council for 10 years; served as Eucharist minister for 12 years; Lector for 30 years and a strong supporter of the Women of Faith. After retiring from nursing, Vera volunteered at nursing and medical school to assist in training the future doctors and nurses. Even after becoming herself, Vera continued to offer comfort and prayer to the sick and shutins. On Monday November 5, 2012 at 6:44 a.m. the Lord called Vera home for her final reward. She is survived by her five children: Wendell Anne Alexander (Reginald) of College Station TX, Marsha Morris of St. Louis, Mo, Elmer Morris of St. Louis, Mo, Kathy Morris Hassan of St. Louis, Mo, and Michael Morris of St. Louis, Mo. She is also served by eight grandchildren: Renee Alexander of Minneapolis, MN, Danielle Alexander Harris (Glen) of Houston, TX, Christopher Morris of St. Louis, Mo, Mattheus Morris of St. Louis, Mo, Cameron Morris of St. Louis, Mo, Stephanie Erin Morris of St. Louis, Mo and Michael Jeremy of St. Louis, Mo, Teersa Morris ofSedelia, Mo. And one great grand-daughter Shymya Wren of St. Louis, Mo. Vera was blessed with one sister Jessie Inola Gladney of St. Louis, Mo. Vera was preceded in death by one granddaughter Monica Andrea Alexander and two brothers Aubrey and Sherman Enochs

Vera Lurene Enochs Morris

August 21, 1924 - November 5, 2012