Ms. Ora Lee Johnson Morrow

Ora Lee Johnson Morrow, age 94, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 23, 2025 after a long life of serving Him and others. Ora Lee was born April 26, 1930 at her family’s house. Her parents were James Willburn Johnson and Mamie Lou Raney (Haney) Johnson. Ora Lee was married to Emrie Hodge Morrow for over 47 years. Ora Lee was a member of New Canaan Missionary Baptist Church for almost all of her life. She loved being a member at New Canaan and attending singings, dinners on the ground, revival services, choir practice, Bible study, learning sacred heart shape note singing, teaching Sunday School and fellowshipping with her brothers and sisters in Christ. She loved her church family dearly. She went to school at Askea Grove School, Grassy Junior High School and graduated from Arab High School (Class of 1948). Ora Lee started her work career at Blue Bell in Arab, Alabama and returned to Blue Bell several times after breaks for raising her children. She also worked at Floral Design, Syncro and C&H. She enjoyed the people she worked with and made many friends at each of these places. Ora Lee was a wonderful blessing to many people. She lived a devoted Christian life centered on helping others. She was a source of great strength for her family and everyone who crossed her path. She loved everyone, but children and babies were especially drawn to her and her gentle and loving spirit that was combined with a strength and stability that made them feel safe and loved. For many years she lovingly cared for her daughter while she suffered from multiple sclerosis. Her steadfast devotion to giving her daughter loving and tender care during this time was an inspiration to all who witnessed it. She never viewed it as a burden, but only as a way to put her love for her daughter, Debra, into action. Ora Lee was a joy to be around, her kindness and zest for life filled her house with warm feelings and laughter. She was a doer who never seemed to get tired of doing whatever needed to be done, which was often times things that needed to be done for others. She continually lifted up others to God in prayer. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Willburn Johnson and Mamie Lou Raney (Haney) Johnson, husband, Emrie H. Morrow; daughter, Debra Adams (George); granddaughter, Mamie Adams; and brother, Hubert Johnson (Yvonne). She is survived by her son, Randall H. Morrow (Carmen); granddaughter, Madison Morrow Lee (David); grandson, Parker H. Morrow; sister, Mattie Lou (Johnson) Garrison; son-in-law, George Adams; her loving caregiver, Loretta Wade and numerous nieces, nephews, grand and great nieces and nephews and cousins. Visitation will be at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel in Arab, Alabama on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The funeral will also be held at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., burial to follow at New Canaan Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please consider donations to either New Canaan Missionary Church, Arab, AL or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN. Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel entrusted with arrangements.

Ms. Ora Lee Johnson Morrow

April 26, 1930 - January 23, 2025