Wilma Ione Morse

Wilma I. Morse, 80 of Estell Manor and formerly of Hammonton went home to be with her Lord March 8, 2009 at Atlantic Care after a lengthy illness. Wilma was born in Platte, So. Dakota, grew up in New Castle Wyo .then moved to New Jersey with her late husband (Leo Morse) and 3 daughters in 1957. Wilma retired after 30 years from Whitehall Laboratories in 1989. Wilma belonged to the Hammonton Senior Citizens Club and American Legion of Hammonton. Wilma is survived by three children, Cheryl(Richard)Stager of Verga, NJ Mary (Rick) Fifer of Estell Manor(with whom she lived) and Alice (Thyrone) Fatzinger of Everett, WA. One brother Darrell(Jean) Petty of Thermopolis, Wyo., one sister in law Hazel Baker of Upton, Wyo. 4 Grandchildren, Rick(Tracy) Fifer, Bill (Marean) Fifer, Valerie Springer, Michelle (Chris) Clayton, 10 Great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. She is also survived by her constant companion of 34 years Virgil Sacco. Wilma is predeceased by her parents, Joe & Mary Petty, 4 brothers Floyd, Lyle, Donald & Sid also 1 sister Leigh. Wilma will be sadly missed by many for her kind acts and compassion. She never forgot a birthday or anniversary of a friend or family member. Her love for her family and friends was deep and strong. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a celebration of Wilma's life on Friday March 13, 2009 at 10:00am with services at 11:00 am at the Marinella Funeral Home 102 N. Third St. Hammonton, NJ (609)561-1311. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made in Wilma's memory to Atlantic City Rescue Mission P.O. Box 5358, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 or St. Jude Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis Tenn. 38105 ( www.marinellafuneralhome.com)

Funeral Service

Friday, March 13, 2009
Marinella Funeral Home, Inc. 102 N. Third Street Hammonton, New Jersey, United States 08037

Interment at: Seaside Crematory

Friday, March 13, 2009
Seaside Crematory Rt. 9 Palermo, New Jersey, United States 08223