My Nonie

Today we laid to rest my grandmother, Nonie. It was a very emotional day for so many. I could say so much about my grandmother, but then I would have to write a book. I will say that I have wonderful memories. I spent every Friday night with her as a child watching, The Love Boat, Fantasy Island, Dallas and Falcon Crest. Those were the days. We played games, she and my grandfather loved playing games with me, teaching me how to play black jack and gin rummy to name a few. She also taught me things like manners, and she tried to teach me the Southern ways of life, like drinking coffee...well that didn't work out as she had planned. These are just a few fun memories I will keep of her, but there are so many more, that I will in time scrapbook and journal to share with my children. May God Bless her and take care of her in Heaven. May she watch down over my family and keep us all safe until we meet her again! Love you Nonie!

Dorothy Hennessy Morris, 91, of Bay City passed away Sunday, April 10, 2011 in Bay City. She was born February 16, 1920 in Mt. Pleasant, Texas to the late John Henry & Juna Corn Goates. Dorothy has been a life long resident of Matagorda County, a member of the First Baptist Church of Bay City, Eastern Star, Paul Harris Fellow, and Flora Luncheon Study Club.

She is survived by her daughter: Rhonda Broussard & husband Kent of Bay City; grandchildren Kip Broussard, Troy Broussard, Wendy Broussard Reaux, Lyia Winfrey, 12 great grandchildren; and 3 great great grandchildren. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; first husband: Howard Travis Hennessy; second husband: C. L. Morris; son: Jimmy Howard Hennessy; 5 sisters; and 2 brothers.

The family will receive visitors from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at the Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at Cedarvale Cemetery with Dr. Mike Zimmerman officiating.