Born on May 13, 1939, in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, Dr. Palls was a distinguished scholar and educator. She earned both her M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Kansas, where her doctoral dissertation, The Theatre in Revolutionary Cuba: 1959–1969, reflected her lifelong passion for Latin American culture and literature.
A dedicated academic, Dr. Palls served for 37 years as a college professor before retiring as Associate Professor of Latin American Languages and Literature from New College. She was a Fulbright Scholar and widely respected for her contributions to her field.
Outside of her academic life, Dr. Palls embraced the outdoors and community life with vigor. She was a certified open water diver, an avid boater who docked at the Longboat Key Club Moorings for many years, and a devoted practitioner of daily yoga. She was also a loyal Friend of the Longboat Library.
Dr. Palls was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Thelma Louis, and her spouse, Dale M. Morrison.
In accordance with her wishes, no service is planned. Memorial contributions may be made in her honor to a charity of your choice.
