Millicent Annette Morris

MILLICENT ANNETTE MORRIS was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late John and Ora Lee on Saturday, January 25, 1936. She peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 5, 2013. Blessed and fortunate to be dearly loved by two families, Millicent was raised by the late Charles and Stella Winters. Affectionately called “Didda” by her family, Millicent received her formal education in Baltimore City Schools and was a lifelong learner. Her love of education motivated her to assist many young people in pursuing post-secondary educational experiences. A devoted and dedicated parishioner of St. Matthew Catholic Church, she was a faithful member of the Sodality Committee, which oversees the financial affairs of the church. Millicent loved to dance and watch sports. An avid fan of the Baltimore Orioles, she enjoyed receiving Orioles Memorabilia. Most notable was Millicent’s entrepreneurship skills. She was a successful businesswoman, operating Millie’s Card and Gift Shop in the Maryland State Office Building. Additionally, she operated several small businesses through Blind Industries Services of Maryland BISM), an organization in which she served as an Advisory Board Trustee. As a member of several profession and community groups, such as “The Red Hatters of Govans”, “Civic and Religious Emergency Services” (CARES), “Govans Ecumenical Development Corporation” (GEDCO) and the “New Northwood Neighborhood Association”, Millicent’s commitment to these organizations was noteworthy. Millicent traveled numerous places in and out of the country, attending National Federation of the Blind (NFB) conventions all over the country for many years. There, she was always taking an active role in all of it’s programs. In addition, she was an active member of local chapters of the NFB and Professional Interest Group, which was a fundraiser for students of her beloved Morgan State University. Millicent leaves to cherish her memory: her beloved sisters, Doris Griffin and Marion Waters; devoted and loving goddaughter, Angela Williams (Robert); god-grandchildren, Kim and Shari; nieces and nephews, Cynthia Hood (Paul), Marion Scott (Kenneth), Millicent Janey (Melvin), Yvonne Smith (William), Edgar Griffin, and Joseph Griffin; and a host of other relatives and very dear friends. A special thanks to her outstanding caregivers, Mr. and Mrs. Punn, Dr. Miller and Dr. Matiah of Johns Hopkins Hospital. She was preceded in death by Darlene and Vernon Waters.

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Millicent Annette Morris

January 25, 1936 - February 5, 2013