Lillie M. Morris
At 3:00 am on November 21, 2020, God in His infinite wisdom opened Heaven’s Gates and called His faithful servant home to be at rest in the Lord.
Affectionately known as “Lillie Mae” to her family, friends and acquaintances, she was the quintessence of grace, dignity, and poise, often offering a supporting helping hand to those in need. Lillie was the first child and first daughter of ten (10) children born to the late Elijah and Ozeal (Scott) Lewis, Sr. on April 4, 1935 in Columbus, Georgia.
Lillie was educated in the local school system of Columbus, Georgia, attending Radcliffe Elementary School and William Spencer High School. After graduating high school, Lillie moved to Boston, Massachusetts to attend Boston Hitchcock Business School. After graduating, Lillie worked for Stavisky, Greeley, Parker and Miller Law Firm and the Massachusetts Courts from which she retired after 25 plus years.
After arriving in Boston, Massachusetts, Lillie Mae was entrusted in her aunts’ and uncles’ care to live with Sallie Smith (William/Bill) and Veola Jordan (Charles), all of whom are deceased and attend business school. From this time and unto the time of Aunt Veola’s death, Lillie and Aunt Veola had a “mother and daughter bond”. The special bond between her aunts, especially Aunt Veola brought about a legacy of love, friendship and everlasting traveling buddies.
Lillie met and married the love of her life, Clarence Thomas Morris and to this union, four children were born: Dana (Carl deceased) Tommy (Yukimo), Linda (Francis) and Craig (Noni). They cared deeply for their family and provided a good life and education to each one. Lillie was well-read and it was nothing for her to look and research for better opportunities for family and love ones. This included helping to complete job applications, school/college applications, and resource applications. She was attentive to details and she would dress you and take you to job interviews. Lillie assisted and supported-various family, friends neighbors and acquaintances.
Lillie’s favorite past time was eating, cooking for her family, church and friends. But most importantly were her travels, shopping and dancing. Lillie loved to dance. Her greatest dance partner was Michael Lewis, her brother, the youngest and 10th child. Between his sisters Lillie and Ozeal (Tea), everyone looked forward to their dancing events.
Lillie united with Eliot Congregational Church in 1972, she served as Deaconess, Financial secretary and on the Pastor Aid committee. Later, she started attending St. Gregory Parrish with her son Tommy and daughter-in-law, Yukiko. Her belief was strong and mighty. Her spiritual growth, traveling and cooking continued through her life.
With her health failing, Tommy and Yukiko became caregivers for Lillie. As a son, Tommy’s care for Lillie is unmeasurable and appreciated by the family. Also, special thanks to Kenny Hinton (brother-in-law) and Craig (son). Lillie was preceded in death by her parents, Elijah and Ozeal Lewis, brothers-Eddie, James Sylvester, Elijah Jr., Lloyd Benjamin, one sister Ozeal, husband Clarence Morris, and one grandson Paul. Lillie Lewis Morris leaves to cherish her memory her four children, Dana (Carl),
Tommy (Yukiko), Linda (Francis), Craig (Noni), 13 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. She leaves 2 sisters- Martha (Joe), Sandra (Vincent), 6 sisters-in-law-Mac Lewis, Catherine Lewis, Ann Lewis, Louise McPherson, Ruth Ann Lee (James deceased),
Margarite Walker (George) one brother, Michael (Michele), Brother-in-law Kenny Hinton (Annette), several cousins, nieces, nephews of whom she had a special with bond with each. Lillie, we will dearly miss your love and guidance to your children, sisters, sisters-in-laws, brother, brother-in-law and love ones.
May you know that you are forever in our hearts.
Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home 1140 Washington St., DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Friday, November 27, 4-6 pm. Funeral Mass and interment Private.
If you would like to watch Lillie’s Memorial Tribute, please click on the link below:
https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/DW9ZMLL98D7YS4ML
Guestbook Entries
Sending my condolences and prayers to the family. I will always remember her big smile and kind words she always had for me whenever she would come and visit us at St. John M.B.Church.
Our hearts are broken and our minds are racing with the thoughts and memories of our departed sister. You were definitely one of kind in this earthy realm. Our lives will always be interwoven in the love taught by our parents, exhibited by our actions and lead by the Almighty Father with you being the first. We know you have received the warmest greetings, a “swan dance” with Jay and a glorius song of well done.
We will miss you as the “sweet Aunt ” who loved to dance. You even taught us a “move or two.” You danced all the way into the Heavenly Gates. We love you and will miss you! Aunt Lillie, this is Karlos,–I will always remember our dance down Blue Hill Avenue with snow up to our waist and ice on he ground.
It was a Joy to have You as a Aunt, I enjoyed Our Time together. I Will Continue To Love You!
So many words to describe the beautiful person Lillie was. Beautiful, kind, selfless, caring and oh so kind. I had the pleasure of knowing Lillie both at work at the Suffolk County Courthouse and to worship with her at Eliot Congregational Church. I would watch her serve on the Pastors’ Aide Society and will miss her soup after church. Always thinking of everyone and never putting herself first. God needed Lillie and she was ready for him. God bless you family and may God keep you and yours. Lillie lived a wonderful life surrounded by love and I will hold that memory of her forever. Amen.
To the family of Miss Lillie,What a lady,a beautiful person inside and out!What gift and honor to be around her at Standish Village.And of course where you had Miss Lillie you had Clay,connected at the hip.I wish each of you peace and eventual acceptance of your loss but the knowledge that she will forever be watching over you with love.
May the love of family and friends comfort you and your family during these difficult days, prayers and fond memories are we have to remember our dearly departed. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Beautiful, graceful, humble and kind … this is how I will always remember Mrs. Morris. Of one thing I am certain … another Angel has earned her wings. Family you were blessed to have such a precious soul to raise you, guide you and love you. May Gods mercy and love comfort you during this most difficult time.
My condolences to the family of Deacon Lillie Morris. She was one of the sweetest souls in Eliot. For years I would ask her to make the church school’s candied yams/sweet potatoes for their holiday dinners and she gracefully did with a smile on her face, even though it was a lot of work she didn’t complain or fuss about it. She always showed her church family love. Rest In Peace Deacon Morris.
Florence Wright, Vallerie Hartgrove, Enoch Miller & family
Ms. Morris…She was SO sweet, she worked in the office at my High School for some time, Lincoln Sudbury…What a sweet gem heaven has gained. May she rest in peace 🕊 🕊 🕊!!!