Trudye Evylan Morris
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Trudye Morris of Saginaw, TX (formerly of Paris, TX) went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 3, 2021 at the age of 92. She was born June 20, 1928 to James LaFayette Hill and Edna Thrasher Hill, in Paris, TX. After earning her Master's Degree in Education at East Texas State (Texas A&M in Commerce), she married Floyd Morris. They moved to Kermit to begin their teaching careers.
Trudye truly valued each student who entered her classroom. Teaching was her passion as is evident by her teaching for 38 years. She was also involved in the Community Church as well as the First United Methodist Church in Kermit. She taught Sunday School and enjoyed seeing her students grow spiritually. Trudye was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. After Floyd passed away, Trudye retired and moved back home to Paris to care for her aging Mother, aunts and uncle. She was a compassionate caregiver to each one, until their passing. While in Paris, she married her lifelong friend, Carl Cooper. She and Carl were members of the First United Church. Carl and his family brought great joy into Trudye's life. In 2018 she moved to Saginaw, TX to live with her daughter.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved brother James William Hill, husband Floyd Morris, husband Carl Cooper, treasured cousins TJ Hill and Myra Hill Cook, sister in law Elizabeth Hill Burnett, daughter-in-law Carlene Cooper, as well as numerous other loved family members.
She is survived by her daughter Laura Litton of Saginaw, TX; granddaughter Shonna Litton Brown and husband Adam and great-granddaughter Kaila all of San Diego, CA; her grandson William "Trey" Litton and wife Nicole of Saginaw, TX; cousins; Kay Hill, Gertie Hill Conner, Jime Hill Willis, Karol Hill Langley, Cindy Hill Leigh, nieces and nephews; Jeanne Hill Meers and husband Larry of Abilene, TX, Jimmy Coleman Hill and wife Beverly of Hurst, TX, Dian Hill Bristow and husband Bill of Savannah, Tx, Becky Hill Conner and husband Mike of Arlington, TX; eight grand-nephews and two grand-nieces; nine great-great nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, February8, 2021 at Family Services Funeral Parlor in Kermit, TX, officiated by Pastor Larry Meers of Abilene. Burial will follow at Kermit Cemetery. Pallbearers will include:Trey Litton, Adam Brown, Jimmy Hill, Chris Hill, Larry Meers, Billy Cotton, John Day, and charlieStodghill. Honorary pallbearers are: Brian Blessing, Danny Cole, Chris Epps, Chris Handlin, Olan Smith, and Steve Wright.
Arrangements are entrusted to Family Service Funeral Parlor and condolences may be sent to the family at www.fs-fp.com.