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1411 North Howe Street
Southport, North Carolina
Georgianna King Thibodo-Morris, 80, of Southport went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 1st, 2015.
Ms. Morris was born October 1st, 1935 in Southport, NC and was the daughter of the late William and Sadie Gore King. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Janna Dunn; three brothers, William King, Raphael King, Donald King; a sister, Sadie Ruth Gore.
Ms. Morris was a Southport native. She graduated from the Brunswick County Training High School with Honors in 1953. She worked in Cancer Research for twelve years and then she began her career in nursing. She received her nursing degree from Kansas Community College, Kansas City. She then earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology at Park College in Kansas City, Mo. and received her Master's in Education at Cambridge College in Cambridge, Ma.. She was the recipient of numerous awards throughout her career and volunteered with many organizations. She was co-founder of the Brunswick County cancer support group. She was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Southport. She was a member of the Southport women's club, volunteer at Dosher Memorial Hospital, the Southport Elementary School and the NC Public Health Association where she received the Direct Service Award. She was the first African American to receive the Community Service Award from the Boston Public Health Commission.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her two children, Hazel Sanders Sparrow of Daytona Beach, Florida and Kyle Thibodo of Kansas City, Missouri; four grandchildren, Andre Sparrow of Boston, Massachusetts, Korrie Sparrow of Atlanta, Georgia, Adrian Dunn of Chicago, Illinois, and Antoine Dunn of Cleveland Heights, Ohio; three great grandchildren, Khalil Willingham, Kingston Irizarry, and Uzuri Sparrow, a brother, Ted King of Southport and his wife Nellie.
A service to celebrate the life and home going of Ms. Morris will be held Tuesday December 8th, 2015 at 11am at Trinity United Methodist Church, 209 E. Nash Street, Southport
Burial will follow in the John N. Smith Cemetery, Southport.
The family will receive friends on Monday December 7th, 2015 from 6-8 pm at Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral Service, 1411 N. Howe Street, Southport.
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December 8, 2015
Verna Haynes
To the Family of Georgianna, Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal, My prayers are with you, I meet Geeorgianna must be over 20 years ago, when she starting with me at Healthy Baby / Healthy Child Program in Boston Ma. she was a loving and dearing person, Family stay encourage.I know you love her but God loves her best, Hold on to Gods unchanging hand. Take your place in Heaven Georgianna. Love Verna Haynes
December 7, 2015
Cynthia Johnson
I met Ms. Georgianna when I moved her in 1981, May she rest in peace. Wonderful Lady!
December 5, 2015
Wanda Luey
Georgianna was one of the sweetest ladies I knew. She welcomed me into the Southport Woman's Club. I will always remember her as a true Southern lady full of grace, love and lots of fun. She will be missed by so many.
December 5, 2015
Gwen Porter
I remember when we met at Timothy Baptist Church. That was the beginning of our friendship. We've had so many laughs and fun times. I have always enjoyed your calls to check up on me, your love for my girls or just to chat.
Although i am heartbroken, I take comfort in knowing that I got to have my last conversation with you. You will be missed and I will treasure the memories we made.
Rest in Peace Georgianna
Love
Gwen Porter
Boston, MA
December 4, 2015
My Dear Georgianna,
You were like a mother to me. I will truly missed your visits to Boston and our long conversations and laughs.
Rest Peacefully,
Karen J. Wade
Cambridge, Ma
December 4, 2015
Ella Lee
Wishing the family of Georgianna Morris peace and strength during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ella Carter Lee
Boston, MA 02119
December 4, 2015
BCT Class of 1953
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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