Obituary of Elizabeth C. Morris

Mrs. Elizabeth C. Morris, age 93, was received into the Arms of the Lord on July 23, 2016 peacefully at home in the presence of her family. Born Elizabeth Irene Chard on April 16, 1923 in Ballston Spa, NY she was the daughter of the late Robert and Elinor Chard. Elizabeth attended Ballston Spa schools and graduated in 1941. Elizabeth worked in a music store before she was employed by General Electric until 1943. On March 20, 1943 she was united in marriage to Dr. William Morris. That union lasted 42 years until his passing in 1985. She was also predeceased by her daughter in law, Hedy K. Morris and a son Edward "Rocky" Morris in 2015. Following her marriage to William, they traveled the world together during his tenure with the United States Navy, living in Charlton, Galway, New York City, Plymouth, England, Winthrop MA, North Chicago and Cherry Hill, NJ. They returned to Amsterdam in 1964 where they established the Morris family residence on Market Street. In later years, she assisted her husband with the Dr. William Morris Medical Office. Elizabeth had been an active member of the former Trinity Reformed Church in Amsterdam. She was a deeply religious person exhibiting a love for people and music. Survivors include her children, David C. Morris of Amsterdam, NY, Lorraine (Gene) Shaylor of Fort Johnson, NY, Dena Marie (Rick) Tenney of Loudonville, NY; siblings, Jack Chard of Ballston Spa, NY, Edna Mae Chard and family of Canon City, Colorado, and Eleanor Murphy and family of Ballston Spa, NY; grandsons, Robert Morris of Amsterdam, NY, and Michael Tenney of Loudonville, NY; granddaughters Katherine Dermody (Sean) of Plattsburg, NY and Erica Lynn Tenney of Schenectady, NY; three great grandchildren Noah Restifo of Schenectady, NY, Margaret and Clara Dermody of Plattsburg, NY; also many nieces and nephews including, Warren Litts, Kathleen Litts, Linda Noble and Donna Miller. There are also a number of aunts, uncles and cousins and beloved friends including Trent and Judy Mitchell, Kris Berner, Eleanor's children, Nancy, Susan and Jane and Edna Mae's children, Carol, Linda, Robert, Carl Jr., Sherrie and Barbara and their families. Elizabeth was known to be a warm, loving and caring person. She was a very strong and remarkable mother and was loved by all who knew her. She will be greatly missed. The family would like to thank Dr. Droge and the Community Hospice for their help and assistance. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at 1p.m. at the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 11a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take place in the Sweetman Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the Community Hospice of Amsterdam or the charity of one's choice. Please visit the online memorial at www.brbsfuneral.com