of Benton, AR
March 26, 1928 - April 15, 2018
Helen R. (Czech) Morris, 90, of Benton passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018.
She was born in East Saint Louis, IL to the late Stanley and Helen Czech. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her spouse, Kenneth W. Morris, and three brothers, Raymond, Aloysius, and Edward Czech.
Helen graduated from St. Teresa Academy in East Saint Louis, IL. She retired from the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service as a Master Gardener.
Survivors include three sons, William S. Morris of Nixa, MO, K. Robert Morris of Kernersville, NC, and Michael E. Morris of Benton, AR; two daughters, Mary Kay (Gary) Moser of O'Fallon, IL, and Patricia A. (Dale) Kress of Collinsville, IL; sister, Gertrude Harris of Trenton, IL; ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Rosary service will be at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2018 in the chapel of Roller-Ballard Funeral Home with Fr. Paul Worm officiating. A time of visitation will follow from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 19th at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Benton, AR with Fr. Paul Worm officiating. Interment will follow at New Rosemont Cemetery in Benton, AR.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Helen's honor to Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 900 West Cross St., Benton, AR 72015.
May Our Lord Bless & Comfort You & Your Family
during this time of Grief.
Please accept our Sincere Condolences.
So sorry to hear of your loss Mike. My thoughts and prayers are going to you and your family
So sorry for your loss. Praying for the Morris family.
I am so sorry for your family's loss. I hope you can find comfort in the promise found at John 5:28, 29: "The hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out." Soon we will see our loved ones again! Until this promise is fulfilled, please be assured of God's love for you and of his desire to comfort you in distressing times. (2 Corinthians 1:3, 4)
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. May her soul and the souls of fall the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
There are no words to express the sadness I feel now for your dear Helen. When the pain of death becomes overwhelming, we can turn to God in prayer. The Bible tells us to "throw all of your anxieties on him, because he cares for you," (1 Peter 5:7). Take comfort in knowing that God loves you and that "one day he will wipe tears from our eyes, and that death will be no more,"(Isaiah 25:8). I hope these scriptures give you peace and endurance during this difficult time of bereavement.
Helen was such a kind, caring, loyal, and loving neighbor to us over the years. She use to watch me on occasion as a little girl if I was home sick from school. She also drove me to school on a number of occasions. She came to my high school graduation and wedding. My favorite memory was dyeing Easter Eggs with her and grandchildren every Easter.
My prayers are with you all.
Patty and Family, please know you have my deepest sympathy upon the death of your Mom. You are all in my thoughts,and prayers. Jan Conder
Rest In Peace Grandma. I love you. I’m so sorry to not be there, but know that you understand. Thank you for teaching me all that you did. Always in my heart.