ELAINE MORSE

Monday, March 11, 2013 Faith AME Church 13714 Briarwood Dr. Laurel, MD 20708

Visitation 10:00-‐11:00 amService 11:00 am

Reverend Christine A. Moore, Pastor

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for thou art with me. Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Psalm 23

Sunrise November 5, 1917 March 3, 2013

The Life and Legacy of Elaine LeBrandt Weyms Morse

Elaine LeBrandt Weyms, was the only child of Elaine and Edward Weyms of Washington DC. She was educated in DC Public schools attending Bell Elementary, Randall Jr. High and Dunbar High school. Following graduation from Dunbar, Elaine graduated from the Miner Teacher’s College for Colored Women, (D.C. Teachers College). She followed her love for children to become a kindergarten teacher throughout the greater metropolitan area, and to her youngest child, Raymond’s dismay, she taught her children through elementary school.

Elaine was exposed to the arts while in college where she began to write and direct plays for the churches she would visit. Elaine was a gifted public speaker, and was requested to speak at many schools and churches. She moderated and participated in fashion shows and lent her lovely voice to sing and direct the church choirs and was featured in many recitals.

Her love for the arts led her to the love of her life, Rev. Savarhett Morse. Elaine met Savarhett while performing in a church play. They married and were blessed with three children; Sharon, Savarhett, Jr. and Raymond. As pastor and first lady, they were devoted to the church, and brought their children up in the African Methodist Episcopal church.

Rev. Morse and Elaine pastored several congregations in Norfolk and Suffolk Va., Hagerstown, Md. and D.C. as well as on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and after Rev. Morse’s retirement, Elaine and her husband briefly moved to Jacksonville Florida. As an active first lady, Elaine enjoyed singing and playing piano and conducted several children’s choirs. Elaine was a gracious hostess and often entertained the Presiding Elders wives who visited her churches. She was involved in missionary work and became president of the Missionary Society. In March of 2005, she received a Life Membership award from the Women’s Missionary Society of the A.M.E. Church. In 2003, the Missionary Society of Faith A.M.E. church was renamed The Elaine W. Morse Missionary Society in her honor.

Elaine was an avid traveler and traveled extensively both in and outside of the United States. Amongst her many hobbies, Elaine loved cooking and baking.

Elaine was stylish, always sporting the most fashionable attire and extravagant hats. Elaine had a sweet, sparkling personality with a great sense of humor and a kindness that extended to all who knew her. Because of her wisdom and strong faith, many sought counseling from Elaine when they had challenges and she willingly gave truthful and sage advice.

On Sunday, March 3, 2013, Elaine Morse slipped quietly and peacefully into the fulfillment of God’s promise. She was preceded in death by her parents Louise and Edward Weyms, her beloved husband Rev. Savarhett Morse and step daughter Jackie Hendry and grandson Marion Hendry.Elaine is survived by her three children, Sharon Morse Laws, Savarhett Morse, Jr. and Raymond (Mazie) Morse, son-‐in-‐law Leon Hendry and James G. Laws; grandchildren Alja (Regina) and Denise Hendry, Daniel and Erin Laws, Lauren and Ashley Morse; cousins Maurica, Harry, Daron Ladson and a host of cousins, friends and extended family.



Prelude Sharon Strange, Harpist

Processional

Opening Hymn Great Is Thy Faithfulness Faith A.M.E. Choir

Opening Prayer

Scripture Reading Old Testament Psalm 91 New Testament I Corinthians 13

Musical Moment How Great Thou Art Sharon Strange, Harpist

Prayer of Comfort Elder Bessie Ashworth The City of Praise Family Ministries

Reflections/Acknowledgements Please keep remarks to 2 minutes or less

Reading of The Church Paper Sister Irene Harrison

Obituary Silent Reading

Words of Comfort Pastor Joel R. Peebles, Sr. The City of Praise Family Ministries

Musical Selection Old Rugged Cross Ms. Erin A. Laws

Eulogy Rev. Christine A. Moore, Pastor Faith A.M.E. Church

Benediction

Recessional

Interment Ft. Lincoln Cemetery Bladensburg, Md.

The family of Elaine W. Morse invites you to share in a light repast at Faith A.M.E. Church Following interment.

Pall Bearers

M. Bernard Johnson John Arrington Mark Pines Vaughn Franklin Bernard Davis Shaheed Muhammed

Honorary Pall Bearers

James G. Laws Hayward Hodges

Flower Bearers Friends and Family

Do not weep for me For at every whisper of my name

I will return to your heart and mind. We will meet again

In a place where there is no illness or sadness. I will never really leave you

For at every whisper of my name I will return to your heart and mind.

Acknowledgements

The family of Elaine Weyms Morse wishes to express sincere gratitude for all the prayers and expressions

of concern shared during our loved one’s illness and subsequent home going. Special heartfelt thanks goes out to the medical and assistant staff of Villa Rosa Nursing and

Rehabilitation Center and Heartland Hospice for your care and attention.

Arrangements entrusted to JB Jenkins Funeral Home 7474 Landover Rd.Landover, MD


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