Louise Morrison

  Louise “Liz” McKnight Morrison, age 94, beloved wife of the late Sherman Morrison, passed away on October 12, 2024 at the home of her daughter Betsy in Idaho. She was born in Bridgeport, CT on July 31, 1930 to Earl and Sophie McKnight. 

Liz graduated from the University of Connecticut (1952) with a BA in English. She was a Kappa Alpha Theta sorority sister. Liz met Sherman at UConn and they married in June, 1952, then spent two adventurous years in Alaska before returning to Conn. to start a family, residing in Fairfield for 30 years. 

Liz was a nature lover, sun-worshiper, and environmentalist. She enjoyed swimming, sailing, skiing, and ice skating with her family. Liz took up jogging with her daughters and her dogs in the early 70’s and competed in road races where she beat runners half her age. She faithfully attended all her children’s athletic events and never complained about washing a dirty uniform. Liz volunteered at United Congregational Church in Bridgeport, was a substitute teacher, and swim instructor. She led school children on nature walks in the Audubon Sanctuary as well as “Save the Wetlands” tours. 

Her own children in high school, Liz became a licensed travel agent and traveled the world during her 36-year career, even living in Saudi Arabia during her husband’s employment. Liz and Sherm loved golf and in 1984 they moved to Hilton Head, SC to golf and eventually enjoy retirement. They were active members of Dolphin Head Golf Club. Liz worked at Island Travel and enjoyed activities with the Avid Gardeners and the Audubon Society. Jogging gave way to walking but she rarely missed her daily walk, even at age 93. Until 2022, she enjoyed hiking up Teton Canyon and she never said no to a huckleberry milkshake from the Emporium!

Liz was a dedicated mother, devoted spouse, and loyal friend. She will be remembered for her compassion and kindness, generosity, intelligence, and sense of humor. Liz is survived by her four children: Nancie Morrison-Evans (husband, David Evans) of West Palm Beach, FL; Robert Morrison (wife, Terry) of Westford, MA; Susan Rodis-Jones (husband, Robert Jones) of Sarasota, FL; and Betsy Morrison of Victor, ID; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; her brother Richard McKnight (wife, Judi) of Hilton Head, SC; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother Earl McKnight.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date. Donations in memory of Liz may be made to Saint Jude’s Children’s Hospital (stjude.org).