Friday, October 7, 2016

Catherine Probasco Morris (September 28, 2016)

Catherine Probasco Morris, 87 of Versailles, Ohio passed away on Wednesday September 28, 2016 at 4:46 PM at the State of the Heart Hospice Care Center, Greenville, Ohio. She was born March 31, 1929 in Clinton County, Ohio the daughter of the late Robert & Myra (Harvey) Probasco.

She earned a Bachelor of Education Degree from Wright State University and taught at Gahanna Schools, Kings Schools, Ansonia Schools, & Versailles Schools.

She was a member of the Versailles Christian Church where she played the organ and sang in the choir; she also sang in the community choir; was a member of Coterie Club; taught piano for several years; was a Girl Scout Leader; served on the Library Board; was an avid golfer; and loved to play cards especially bridge; She was a big Tigers fan.

She is preceded in death by her parents; and brothers: Harold & Raymond Probasco.

She is survived by her husband Dr. Loyd Morris of Versailles whom she married August 19, 1949; her children: Michael & Shelly Morris of Hamilton, Ohio, Deborah (Morris) Newkirk of Mason, Ohio, & Jennifer (Morris) & Kim Vieira of Hamilton, Ohio; 5 grandchildren; 3 step grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; 6 step great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday October 6, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Versailles Christian Church 105 West Ward Street, Versailles, Ohio with Pastor Kim Katterheinrich and Pastor Nick Dimmick officiating. Family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Wednesday October 5, 2016 at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Versailles Food Pantry

Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com