Joan Nelson Morris

The daughter of Howard and Pauline Nelson, Joan moved from New Haven, Connecticut to Los Angeles as a child, and attended Westlake School and the University of Southern California. She worked briefly in the movie industry and as a schoolteacher before marrying her lifelong love, Thomas Joseph Morris. Joan was active in the Junior Charity League, The Nine O’Clock Players, and at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, first as a lector and then as a wedding coordinator. Joan loved to entertain, play bridge, paddle tennis and swim. Her greatest joy was traveling with her husband, especially to the Hawaiian Islands. Joan loved movies, musicals and dining out and discovering new restaurants with friends.

Pre-deceased by her husband, Thomas, Joan is survived by her son Thomas N. Morris, daughter-in-law Jill Myers, granddaughter Izzy, son Christopher J. Morris and daughter-in-law Teresa Morris.