Doris "Emogene" Morris

After moving from Clay County, West Virginia to establish a new home with her husband Carmel in Jacksonville, Florida in 1959, Emogene spent her life as a faithful woman devoted to the Lord, her family, and the church. She is lovingly remembered as a strong Christian woman, dedicated wife, mother, Nana, sister, Sunday School teacher, prayer group member, and friend. She attended One Church of Jacksonville Beach, FL and was a member of Friendship Church’s prayer group. During her last years, Emogene enjoyed God’s creation each day by watching the waves and sky from her oceanfront home.

Emogene was preceded in death by her husband, Carmel Morris, mother and father, Ruby and Tommy Samples, brother, Neal Samples, and dear sister Nadine McKown. She is survived by her two daughters, Debbie (Bryan) Haskin, and Melody Morris. Emogene was a very devoted Nana to her three grandchildren, Brittany (Nick) Fedewa, Joshua (Amber) Barrs and Caleb (Hannah) Barrs, and her four great-grandchildren, Asher Fedewa, Hayden Barrs, Nolan Barrs and Malayna Barrs. Emogene is also survived by her brother, Garrett Samples, and sister, Karen Dawson.

“If we live, we live for the Lord, and if we die, we die for the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we belong to God.” –Romans 14:8

To honor Emogene’s life, visitation will be held Tuesday, June 6th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at The Legacy Lodge, with funeral services Wednesday, June 7th at 2:00 pm at The Legacy Lodge. There will be a family only internment at the family mausoleum. All services will be held at Hardage-Giddens Oaklawn, 4801 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL with John Shultz officiating.

Pallbearers include Joshua Barrs, Caleb Barrs, Bryan Haskin, Asher Fedewa, Nick Fedewa and Charles McKown.

In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to One Church of Jacksonville Beach or Community Hospice of Jacksonville.

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