Ms. Beatrice Morrison

Beatrice Inez Morrison was born on September 12, 1944, in Shreveport, Louisiana to Tommie and Mary Sewell. She was the eldest of six children. She was preceded in death by both of her parents, one brother (Enos), and her loving devoted husband of 25 years, Jerry R. Morrison. She attended grade school in Shreveport, Louisiana. Later she moved to Kansas City Kansas, where she attended high school, and graduated from Sumner High School in 1963. In February of 1974, she married the love of her life Jerry. A few years later, in December 1977, their daughter Sonya CaMille was born, and they became a party of three. Beatrice gave her life to Christ in her teenage years. She became a member of Henson Memorial COGIC, under the leadership of Supt. A.H. Henson. Later she became a member of Boone Tabernacle under the leadership of Pastor Floyd H. Thuston, and Bishop L.F. Thuston. Beatrice served as Boone’s Sunshine Band leader for over 10 years. Beatrice also served as a Sunshine Band leader in the Kansas East Jurisdiction under the leadership of the late Jean Henderson. She remained a member of Boone Tabernacle COGIC until her demise. Beatrice was passionate when it came to children, whether it was at church or in the community. From 1979 to 1998, she worked as a preschool teacher at Strickland’s Peppermint Nursery. Later, she went on to open her own daycare, then became a foster grandparent for the KCK school district. Beatrice had such an impact on every child she came in contact with. She touched the lives of dozens of children (which are now adults) that still have stories to share. Beatrice leaves to cherish her memories, one daughter, Sonya Morrison, of Dallas TX; one brother, Ernest Sewell Sr.; three sisters, Tommie Ikpe; Beverly Clark; Tammy Anderson all of Kansas City, KS; five grandchildren, Mikayla; Christopher; J’Lyn; LaTresa; and Tai’Lor all of Kansas City, KS; four great-grandsons, A’Dyn; Kay’Lo; of Kansas City, KS; Rylan; Dredyn; both of Oak Grove, MO; a host of nieces; nephews; family; and friends. Funeral Services was held Thursday, May 8, 2025, 11:00 a.m. at Boone Tabernacle COGIC 1317 East 12th Street KCMO 64106. Interment: Leavenworth National Cemetery. Visitation: from 10-11:00 a.m. at the Church. Arrangements entrusted to Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapels. Condolences may be shared on our website lawrenceajones.com

Ms. Beatrice Morrison

September 12, 1944 - April 21, 2025