Jacqueline “Jackie” Morrison, age 90, of Franklin, Tennessee,
formerly of Butler, Missouri passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025. Cremation
with a private family Celebration of Life to be held be held at a later
date. Burial will take place in Oak Hill
Cemetery, Butler. Arrangements entrusted
to Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made
to her church, First Christian Church, 11 W. Pine Street, Butler, MO
64730. Messages of condolence may be
left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.
Jacqueline Lee Morrison was born August 5, 1935 the daughter of
Paul O. and Vada Smith. In 1953, she married the love of her life, Gene. It
would be a marriage that would last 70 years.
Gene and Jackie had many adventures in their long marriage. They
traveled to many countries and cities due to Gene’s 35 years of service in the
US Navy. These included deployments in Hawaii, Japan and Morocco and moving the
family averaged every three years. Gene and Jackie had a business card created
that said “Commander Gene Morrison, U. S. Navy Retired and Jackie Morrison,
Just Tired”. After retirement, they enjoyed 20 years snowbirding in the Rio
Grande Valley in South Texas. They made many friends and had enjoyable times
there.
Jackie was the “Glue” that held her family together while Gene
was serving his Country. Jackie was a consummate Navy wife but always down to
earth and could relate to everyone. She could feel at home in any setting (but
never liked wearing a hat and gloves as was sometimes required).
Jackie was a spunky lady; witty and funny. She had to be while
raising four children and dragging them all over the world! She could be stern
with a wagging finger and her, “You and I are going to tangle, buster!” Or
dispensing motherly advice whenever her children went out, “Be good!” She loved
to tease to see if you would tease her back. Most importantly, she loved her
family and enjoyed visiting them over many years.
Preceded in death by her parents, Paul O. Smith and Vada Smith;
Sister, JoAnn Fahnestock; Husband, Virgil (Gene) Morrison; and son, Philip E.
Morrison. Survivors include her children, Michael E. (Cindi Walker) Morrison,
Mitch (Patty) Morrison, Amy (Stephen) King; grandchildren, Kristine Morrison,
Katherine (Adam) Morrison Dawod, Alyssa Walker Morrison, John Morrison, Clay
(Ali) Morrison, Olivia Morrison, Jackson Morrison; great grandson, Ian Morrison
Dawod; and many nieces and nephews. Also, close friends, Ken and Susie
Burnette, their daughter, Kelsey (Robbert) Tuten, Melissa Morrison, and Janice
& Joe Wadley.
