Rose Mary Morrison, 76, of New Port Richey, Florida, formerly of Memphis, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026. She was born November 14, 1949, in Rhinebeck, New York, to the late Harry and Edna Nauta.
Rose Mary was a loving wife to her husband, Charles “Chuck” Morrison, for 44 years until his passing in 2017. They were married on February 23, 1973 and lived in Memphis, TN and Olive Branch, MS for most of those years. Rose Mary worked for Kmart in Memphis, TN until its closing, and she also worked for Wal-Mart (Hickory Hill) until she retired.
Rose Mary loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed fishing and spending time at the beach. Her greatest joys were being a hard-working and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and true friend to so many. She was an integral part of the Morrison and Nauta families, who will forever love and cherish her memory.
Rose Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Edna Nauta; her husband, Charles “Chuck” Morrison; and her beloved daughter, Stephanie Quinn (Heath).
She is survived by her brothers, Don Nauta and Larry Nauta (Debbie); her cherished granddaughters, Shasta Quinn (Donald Barnes), Dallas Ince (Blayn Bomar), and Harlie-Rose Quinn; and her adored great-grandchildren, Camden Barnes, Griffin Ince, Harper Bomar, and Braxli Barnes.
Visitation will be held at Collierville Funeral Home, located at 3863 Bailey Station Rd., Collierville, TN 38017 on January 17, 2026 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. The funeral service will follow from 2:00 to 3:00 pm and will be held at the same location.
