Jacqueline Morris

Jacqueline “Jackie” Morris was born in Guilford, North Carolina to Albert and Cumilla Young on March 5, 1942. She answered God’s call to eternal rest on January 24, 2018, after an extended illness. Jackie’s faith in the Lord, Jesus Christ, sustained her throughout her entire life. Jackie attended Jordan Sellars Middle and High School in Burlington, North Carolina. In the late 1950s, her family relocated to the District of Columbia and she graduated from Dunbar High School. Jackie began working at Shoppers Food Warehouse (formerly known as Jumbo) and retired after 35 years of service. Jackie was married to Harry Morris and from that union they were blessed with their daughter Pennie Morris Summers. Although Jackie and Harry divorced, her lifelong relationship with the Morris family lovingly endured. Since December 30, 2001, Jackie was an active and faithful member of Greater Fellowship Full Gospel Baptist Church, located in the District of Columbia. She esteemed the leadership of Pastor Carey E. Pointer, Jr., and Co-Pastor, Kathy E. Pointer. She regularly attended Church School and Noon Day Bible Study; participated in the Senior Saints Ministry and the Food bank team; volunteered her assistance with the Kingdom Kitchen and the Care & Comfort ministries. Jackie loved her church and supported her pastor with enthusiastic devotion. She was what Greater fellowship called F.A.T. – Jackie was Faithful, Available and Teachable. She cherished her time with the seniors. Their bible study sessions and trips made her feel whole and alive. Without a doubt, Jackie loved praising the Lord, but coupled with her love for the choir, she could be seen unashamedly worshipping all around the church. Left to mourn and cherish Jackie’s vibrant memory are her devoted daughter Pennie Summers and fiancé Lamont Bush; her grandsons Darrell Summers, Jr. and Darrius Summers; her brother Redell Young and sister-in-law, Brenda Young; her sister Ethel Mae Smith; nieces and nephews Wendolyn Smith, Bruce James, Lauro and Sybil Rodriguez, Redell Young II, Gina Freeman, James and Kimberly Hayes, Stefan and Marquia James, Melanie James who is also her god-daughter; god-daughter Pearl “Nikki” Fletcher; lifetime friends Carolyn & Larry Rouse; and a host of family, church family, and friends.

Tributes

Jacqueline Morris

March 5, 1942 - January 24, 2018