Obituary of Audrey T Morris

Audrey Theresa Morris, 93, of Basking Ridge, died on Monday, January 26, 2015 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 24, 1921 in Weehawken, New Jersey, daughter of Norman and Theresa Wynne. She is predeceased by her husband, James S Morris, Jr., sister Gloria Hurley and brother Norman R. Wynne. She is survived by her children James S. Morris III of Mooresville, North Carolina, Regina Morris of Basking Ridge, and her grandchildren James S Morris IV, Katie Morris and Steven D. Morris of Mooresville, North Carolina, and several nieces and nephews. She received her masters degree in music from NYU and was employed by the Bernards Township Board of Education as a K-4 music teacher for 27 years. She was also a fourth grade teacher at St. Elizabeth School in Bernardsville. Audrey was a member of St. James Church, served as President of St. Joachim & Anne Society, Junior Choir Director during the 60's and 70's, past President of the Womans Club of Bernardsville and involved in various charities. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Gallaway and Crane Funeral Home, 101 S. Finley Avenue, Basking Ridge, from 4:00 – 7:00 PM. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, January 30, 2015, 10:00am at St. James Church, Basking Ridge, NJ. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Basking Ridge. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Mrs. Morris' memory to: The Center of Great Expectations 19B Dellwood Lane, Somerset NJ 08873 and Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset Hills Hospice Care, 200 Mt Airy Rd, Basking Ridge NJ 07920.