Nora Overman Morris passed away peacefully from this life on Jan. 7, 2018, in Texas City, at the age of 86. Though our hearts are sad, our souls rejoice that she is with her Lord and Sav i o r, healed of her earthly health problems and now reunited with many family and friends. Nora was born in Rockdale on Sept. 26, 1931, to Noah Hilliard and Josephine (Sides) Overman. She was a twin and enjoyed with her sister, Ora Moseley, that closeness only twins can understand. Nora and Ora were the youngest in a family of 10 siblings. She graduated from Rockdale High School in 1948. Although they were classmates in high school, she and Wayne crossed paths again in Houston, fell in love and were married in 1951. This union was blessed with two children, Karen in 1954 and David in 1958. The Morris family moved numerous times due to Wayne’s business, but no matter where they lived, Nora was always active in her local church, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, her children’s school activities, neighborhood coffee time and, of course, bridge club. Nora Morris was preceded in death by the love of her life, Oliver Wayne Morris in 1988; by her twin sister, Ora Moseley; her parents; and other siblings, Ruby Holliman, Ruth Lewis, Evelyn Caffey, Frank Overman, Robert Overman and Billy Overman. She leaves behind one son, David Morris (Texas City) and daughter Karen Morris LaCoste and her husband Randy (Modesto, California), grandsons, Aaron LaCoste and Jordan LaCoste (both of Modesto, CA), brothers, Edgar Overman (Marble Falls), Earl Overman (Overton), sister-in-law Diane Jenkins (Crockett) and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at 1 p.m. at Oak Lawn Cemetery, Rockdale, with Dr. Andrew Pate of First Christian Church officiating. There will be a gathering after the funeral for family and friends. Donations, in lieu of flowers, can be made to First United Methodist Church, Texas City; to First Christian Church, Rockdale; or to a charity of your choice. Our mother was a faithful Christian and believed in God’s promise of everlasting life in Glory to those who believe in Him. We will be united with her again.
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