Merna Alva Morris

Merna A. Morris (age 88) passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2013, in Overland Park, Kansas. Merna was pre-deceased by her husband Arthur Paul Morris. A long-time resident of Overland Park, she was born in Cleveland and raised in San Francisco and Kansas City, Missouri.

She earned a degree in psychology at the University of Kansas City (now UMKC). An avid gardener and an accomplished bridge player, she also volunteered for many years as a leader in the youth organization now known as Camp Fire. She is survived by four children: Vicki Emery (Harvey) of Fairfax Station, Virginia; Suzanne Rhodes (David) of Olathe, Kansas; Kathleen Carr of San Ramon, California; and Dr. Gary R. Morris (Sheila King-Morris) of Denver, Colorado. She also leaves ten grandchildren: Grant Emery (Paula), Kyle Emery, Kelsey Herr (Dustin), Brie Hevesy (Nathan), Devin Rhodes (Allyson), Keegan Carr, Braeden Carr, Marc Morris, Christopher Morris, and Stacey Morris and seven great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 2 PM on Friday, August 2, at McGilley and Frye Funeral Home, 105 E. Loula, Olathe, Kansas 66061. Memorial contributions may be made to Camp Fire, 1100 Walnut St., Ste. 1900, Kansas City, MO. 64106 or the National Kidney Foundation, 6405 Metcalf Avenue, Ste. 204, Overland Park, KS 66202. Offer condolences at www.mcgilley-frye.com