Lorna Morrison

October 4, 1932 - December 20, 2017

Lorna June Morrison (Harris) died peacefully at the home of her daughter, Twanna Trent. She passed on December 20th, 2017 in Waldron Missouri at the age of 85. Lorna is survived by: her brother, Earl L Harris Jr (wife Laura) of Council Bluffs,IA; son, Mike Blacksher (wife Sue) of Gladstone, MO; daughter, Twanna Trent (husband Lonnie) of Waldron, MO; son, Kevin Blacksher of Parkville, MO; daughter-in-law, Donita Blacksher of Liberty, MO; and her eleven grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by: her parents, Earl Harris and Evelyn Harris of Mountain Grove, MO; sister, Doris Landerth; brothers; Wilbur, and Elmer, second husband, Robert (Bob) Morrison; and son Randy Blacksher. Lorna was born on October 4th, 1932 in Mountain Grove, Missouri. May 20, 1950 she married her high school sweetheart, Jay Blacksher. The couple welcomed four children into this world and set about instilling in them the values of our Lord and savior, Jesus Christ. Her children remember her as a kind, gentle, nurturing, mother; who encouraged them to pursue their goals. In her later years she enjoyed spending time with her second husband Bob. Lorna was an accomplished seamstress who was always ready to mend and sew for her family. She was a generous individual who was passionate about taking care of her eleven grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for 7pm followed by a service at 8pm on December 22, 2017 at Park Hill Baptist Church 7609 MO-9, Kansas City, MO 64152. Pastor Hylton Lawrence will officiate the ceremony. Burial will be held the following day, December 23, 2017 at 9am. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Lorna Morrison’s life. Condolences can be sent to Twanna Trent, Mike Blacksher and Kevin Blacksher. The family would like to thank Three Rivers Hospice, her RN and CNA for their efforts, care, and dedication.