Martha K. Morris
December 6, 1940 - August 20, 2018
COLUMBIA — Martha K. Morris, 77, passed away at her residence in Columbia on Monday evening, Aug. 20, 2018, with her family at her side after a period of declining health. She was born on Dec. 6, 1940, in Greenup, Kentucky, a daughter to the late Allen and Ella (Horn) Cross. Martha was raised and attended grammar school in Kentucky. For many years, Martha worked as a factory laborer in Massachusetts for Berkshire Products. She was a lover of her cats and dogs, and enjoyed quilting, cooking and canning. She loved to go fishing. Martha was also a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Martha is survived by her husband of 20 years, George M. Morris of Columbia; five children, Raymond Jones of Columbia, Edward Jones of California, Dale Jones of Haverhill, Mass., Stacy Jones of Haverhill, and Ginger Macroon of Methuen, Mass.; seven siblings, Darlene Messer of W. Virginia, Betty Bryer of Kentucky, Ruth Acres of Ohio, Georgie Sheers of Ohio, Mary Stevens of Kentucky, Douglas Cross of Amesbury, Mass., and William Cross of Kingston, NH; a step-son, Peter Morris of Columbia; and numerous grandchildren and nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is predeceased by a daughter, Ella May Jones, and a sister, Elizabeth Melnick. There are no public calling hours. A memorial service will be held on Wed., Aug. 29, at 10 a.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Colebrook. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com.
COLUMBIA — Martha K. Morris, 77, passed away at her residence in Columbia on Monday evening, Aug. 20, 2018, with her family at her side after a period of declining health. She was born on Dec. 6, 1940, in Greenup, Kentucky, a daughter... View Obituary & Service Information