Please share your memories of a wonderful mother and friend, Joy Morrison.
Joy Morrison, mother of three, artist, entrepreneur, and a great source of joy to all who knew her, passed away on March 31, 2012. She was 90 years old.
Joy is survived by her son, Derek Morrison, her daughter-in-law, Carol Morrison, her daughter, Anne Callaghan, her son-in-law, Anthony Callaghan; and her seven grandchildren: Andrew, Richard, Lauren, Sean, Tess, Ruari and Enya.
She was preceded in death by her siblings, her husband, Len Morrison, and her son, Bruce Morrison.
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Thoughts
You were simply the best mom, ever
Derek
12th February 2015
I had the pleasure of meeting your mother on a few occasions over the last 3 years. What I remember is her warm smile. But what really struck me each time is how you, Anne, treated her with such love, affection and dignity right up to the end. I saw how your face softened when you looked at your mother. How you held her hand so gently as you watched your kids perform at grandparents day a couple of years ago. How you got dressed up to the nines for the lovely lunch you held for her on her 90th birthday last month. And how happy she looked surrounded by her family. How you always ALWAYS spoke of her with such love and concern. I didn't know her well, but from knowing you I can tell she was wonderful lady.
catrionajsmith
4th April 2012
I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are.
Speak to me in the easy way which you always used.
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
Life means all that it ever meant, it is the same as it ever was.
Extract from a poem by Henry Scott Holland
Candles
Mum, you're always in my thoughts and prayers. See you in each of my children every day.
Lit by Anne Callaghan on 12th February 2014
Mum, I am so grateful for all that you taught me. Your enthusiasm for life, warmth and kindness comfort me still.
Lit by Anne Callaghan on 28th September 2013
Joy, you were always an inspiration to me. Beautiful, vibrant, fun and so very talented. You were very blessed to have Anne for a daughter.
Lit by Jenny Buchanan on 14th November 2012
