Betty Joyce (Skeens) Morris

Betty Joyce Morris, 78, North Manchester, formerly of Sandy Beach Estates, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on November 4, 2022. The last surviving child of six, Betty was born to Roy and Sadie (Mollett) Skeens on April 28, 1944, in Red Jacket, West Virginia.

On May 21, 1961, Betty wed Billy Joe Morris. During their sixty-one years of marriage, they were blessed with two children, Billy Jr. and Joyce Ann. For forty years Betty worked at Heckman Bindery in North Manchester to ensure her family had the best possible life. She taught her children the importance of faith and on Sundays attended Christian Fellowship Church in North Manchester. Betty was a member there and attended faithfully until her health began to decline, but she always kept her faith in the Lord.

Betty was witty and genuine. She enjoyed teasing others and had the biggest heart for those around her. She loved people and animals, often feeding neighborhood cats and taking them to the veterinarian for necessary care. At one time Betty was feeding seventy cats. In the summers she delighted in tending to her flower and vegetable gardens, but her favorite place to be was always with her family.

The loving memory of Betty Morris will be forever cherished by her husband, Billy Joe Morris, North Manchester; son, Billy Joe (Teresa) Morris Jr., North Manchester; daughter, Joyce Ann (Monty) Zorn, North Manchester; two grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and eleven step-great-grandchildren. Betty was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Jackie Skeens, Thomas Skeens, and Charlie Skeens; and sisters, Velvie Skeens and Brenda Delgado.

Family and friends may call Tuesday, November 8, 2022, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at McKee Mortuary with calling beginning at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Jeremy Jones will officiate. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery, Myrtle Glen Drive, Silver Lake, Indiana.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Betty Morris, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 50 East 91st Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240 or the Wabash County Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Ave, Wabash, Indiana 46992.

The family of Betty Morris has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.