Delora Morris

Delora Morris, 83, of North Vernon, passed away at 2:45 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at her residence.

Born March 30, 1941, in Manchester, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Flora (Sizemore) Nolan. She married Donald Fredrick Morris, July 19, 1957, in Cincinnati, Ohio; he survives.

Delora was a housewife and homemaker. Delora was a member of the Vernon Baptist Church.  She enjoyed raising her children, being with her family and loved Jesus.

She is survived by her sons, Don (Elizabeth) Morris of North Vernon; Rodney (Jennifer) Morris of North Vernon; daughters, Belinda (Robert) Kirchner of North Vernon, Tammy Fields of New Market, Tennessee; and daughter-in-law, Jennifer Morris of North Vernon; brothers, Alex (Janice) Nolan of Ft. Thomas, Kentucky, and Glenn (Tina) Nolan of Burdine, Kentucky; sister, Mossie Burress of Monroe, Ohio; grandchildren, Hannah (Henry) Keller of North Vernon, Hadassah Kirchner of North Vernon, Barak Kirchner of North Vernon, Sarah (Daniel) Jolly of Bardstown, Kentucky, Elijah (Alavia) Morris of Cutler, Isaac (Scarlett) Fields of Knoxville, Tennessee, Tabitha (Dakota) Massengill of New Market, Tennessee, Darby (Karissa) Morris of Deputy, and Cynthia (Tyler) Daugherty of North Vernon;  and nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Rev. Benjamin F. Morris; daughter, Bernadine Morris; and great granddaughter Naomi Daugherty.

The funeral service for Delora will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at the Vernon Baptist Church Family Life Center, in Vernon with the Rev. Don Morris officiating. The visitation for family and friends will be at the Vernon Baptist Church Family Life Center on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service. The burial will follow in the Vernon Cemetery in Vernon.

Memorials may be made through the funeral home to help with expenses.  

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