Mary Margaret Morrisett

Mary Margaret Morrisett passed away peacefully on August 1, 2023, at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, surrounded by her family, after a long and valiant struggle with cancer. She was 68 years old. She is survived by Russell Morrisett, her beloved husband of 40 years, her son Daniel, his son Marcus and son Andrew. Other surviving relatives include her sister Susan Haltmaier, sister Jane Haltmaier and her husband, John Yurechko, brother Richard Haltmaier and his wife Linda, brother John Haltmaier and his wife, Allison, and sister Ann Cavanaugh and her husband, Rick, several nieces and nephews, and numerous cousins.

Mary was born on June 14, 1955, to Richard and Margaret Haltmaier in North Andover, Massachusetts. She graduated from North Andover High School in 1973, where she was a member of the National Honor Society and the Homecoming Queen her senior year. She attended Boston College School of Nursing, graduating Magna cum Laude in 1977 and attending every 5th year reunion since with her closest college friends. She worked as a pediatric nurse for several years, starting her career first in New Orleans, then in Boston at Tufts Medical Center Floating Hospital for Children, and the Lahey Clinic.

Mary was very athletic and was an avid and graceful skier, enjoying annual trips with Russ and the boys to Colorado and Utah. She was a long-time resident of the East Hampton subdivision in Marietta and participated in many activities there, including playing tennis with her beloved ALTA and USTA teams for over 25 years. She also co-chaired the East Hampton Social Committee.

Mary was a cherished member of her book club, bunco group, and euchre group where she always displayed her competitive, but fun spirit. She also was a dedicated volunteer for many years at Must Ministries and BrightPoint for Children, a child sponsorship organization. At BrightPoint, she proofread and mailed thousands of letters from sponsored children around the world to their sponsors.

Mary loved to travel. She, Russ, and their boys traveled the world, attending the Olympic Games in China, the Soccer World Cup in Germany, Wimbledon, many cruises, and visiting over 30 countries. She adored her grandson Marcus and loved going to see him in Colorado. Over the years, Mary also enjoyed many vacations with her extended family at Cape Cod in the summer and skiing in the mountains in New England in the winter.

Mary had a beautiful, outgoing personality, made friends wherever she went, and will be remembered for her blue eyes and bright smile. She was a great listener, always remembered names and details, and made all feel welcome. She was a warm and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend who will be missed deeply.

Her family would like to thank the staff at Northside Hospital and The Blood and Marrow Transplant Group of Georgia for the excellent and compassionate care she received.

Funeral Arrangements:

A funeral mass followed by a celebration of life will be held at the Catholic Church of St. Ann, 4905 Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA 30062 on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at 11 am. The mass will be live streamed at st-ann.org. A reception will follow in the church hall. Burial will be in North Andover, MA at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to BrightPoint for Children in Marietta, Georgia, https://brightpointforchildren.org