Rosemary Ann (Ford) Morris, 72, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021 at her home under Hospice care.

Born August, 29, 1949 in Kirksville, Missouri, Rosemary was the daughter of the late Paul and Marie (Dierling) Ford. On August 21, 2005 in Kirksville, Missouri, Rosemary was united in marriage to Donald Morris.

Rosemary is survived by her husband Donald of the home; two sons, Jeff (Becky) Morris of Macon, MO, and Shawn (Amy) Morris of Kirksville, MO; one daughter, Sheri (Brian) Jones of Queen City, MO; one brother, Bill (Becky) Ford of Queen City, MO; two nephews, Ryan (Haley) Ford of Kirksville, MO, and Cody Ford of St. Louis, MO; one niece, Lisa Ford of Seattle, WA; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Rosemary was a graduate from Lancaster High School and received her Master's Degree at Northeast Missouri State University in Kirksville. Se served as Librarian of Adair County R-I High School in Novinger for thirty-three years until retiring. Rosemary loved antiquing and her dogs.

Rosemary was a member of the Christian Church of Novinger.

It was Rosemary's wish to be cremated and a service will be held at a later date. Arrangements were taken care of by Travis-Noe Funeral Home of Kirksville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Adair County Humane Society and may be left at or mailed to Travis-Noe Funeral Home, P.O. Box 306, Kirksville, MO 63501.