Rose Marie Morris, 87, of De Soto died Nov. 1, 2020, at Mercy Hospital St. Louis in Creve Coeur. Mrs. Morris was a homemaker and a longtime member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in De Soto, the Daughters of Isabella and the Columbian Anns. She enjoyed visiting casinos, taking road trips, listening to music and dancing, but her most favorite thing was spending time with her family. She was born Dec. 10, 1932, in Old Mines, the daughter of the late Herbert Henry and Lucille Agnes (Politte) Pratt. She was preceded in death by her husband: Robert Lee Morris.
She is survived by two sons: Robert (Joanie) Morris of Port St. Lucie, Fla., and James Morris of De Soto; two grandchildren: Melissa Risk of St. Louis and Robert (Krista) Morris of St. Louis; two brothers: Charles (Ann) Pratt of Old Mines and Sylvester “Pill” (Verna) Pratt of Crystal City; a sister: Carolyn Baugus of De Soto; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.
She was preceded in death by a brother: John Pratt; and five sisters: Bernadette Wall, Doris Burr, Nancy Weiss, Margie Miller and Elaine Baldridge.
Visitation is scheduled from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Mahn Funeral Home, 900 N. Main St., in De Soto. A procession will depart the funeral home at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, for a 10 a.m. Mass at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, officiated by Father Alexander Anderson. Burial will follow in the Calvary Catholic Cemetery in De Soto. Memorials may be made in the form of Masses in Mrs. Morris’ honor. Arrangements are under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home.