Submit a PhotoShannon Kay Morris passed away at home on September 11, 2024, surrounded by her husband and children. She was 56 years old. She will be remembered for her warm smile and for her devotion to faith, community, and above all, family.
Shannon is survived by her husband, Robert (Rob) Morris Sr. and their children: Chief Warrant Officer 2, Robert Morris Jr., Rachel Morris, Mary Sargent (Brett), Emma Morris, and Joseph Morris. She is also survived by her parents, Scott and Sallee Miller and her Siblings Coyanne Ingles (Sean) and Mathew Miller (Rachel).
In her early years, she learned to make new friends easily as her family moved around the country. They lived in Portland, Oregon; Seattle, Washington; San Francisco, California; Atlanta, Georgia; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Medford Lakes, New Jersey; and settled in Scottsdale, Arizona. Shannon is a graduate of Horizon High School (Scottsdale) and Brigham Young University where she served as the Travel and Tourism Club President, and the President of the College of Family Home and Social Sciences (at that time the largest college on campus). She also served on the Student Alumni Executive Board.
Shannon and Rob were sealed in the Mesa Arizona Temple on May 28, 1988. They lived in Provo, Utah; San Diego, California; and Frisco, Texas before returning to Arizona in the late 90’s. Shannon enjoyed years of good health, training in the pool during the summer and logging miles on her bicycle the rest of each year. She loved horseback riding and was content to split vacation time between the beach and the mountains.
As a lifetime member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Shannon found joy teaching primary children and young women about Jesus Christ. She answered a call to serve with her husband in the prison ministry where they were blessed to minister to youth in the Pinal County Juvenile Justice Center. In 2012 Shannon received The President’s Volunteer Service Award for this work from President Barack Obama. Shannon shared the gospel of the Savior in a context of love, bringing light and hope to young people who had wandered off course and had been separated from society. During this ministry, the Morris’s were endowed with a lesson on Grace that strengthened their testimonies of the Redeemer. Service in the prison ministry deepened Shannon’s love for Heavenly Father and his children. She later served as the Relief Society President in her ward with more profound compassion and empathy, understanding that everyone faces headwinds in this fallen world and Jesus Christ is mighty to save.
Shannon is remembered in the Town of Gilbert for her work as a Volunteer Art Mastery Instructor in the grade schools. For years, she supported the Highland Park Elementary Library performing in their still-remembered Time Machine sketches. Shannon also served as an officer in her local Parent Teacher Association.
Shannon cultivated life-long friendships with the best neighbors in the world. She also hosted popular block parties more than 20 years ago when Morrison Ranch was a budding community. Shannon later served as President of her Homeowners Association.
After a four-year battle with cancer, Shannon basked in the love of her husband and five adult children who returned home to favor her with perfect love and care as she received Hospice Services in her home. The devotion and affection of her children during her final days is a testament to their great capacity to love and ability to convey love like their mother.
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Sending my love to you and your family, Rob. What an amazing person you are sealed to for eternity. My heart aches with yours as you will be apart for a time. Much love and prayers for your comfort.
Rob,
My sincere sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your beautiful wife and mother. Although I didn’t know her personally, I followed her story. Her strength and positive attitude was a true testament of the wonderful woman you all knew. Take care.
Rob, our family’s love goes out to you and your family. We were blessed to call Shannon, you and your family friends. Our hearts are full for you.
Rob, I didn’t know Shannon was sick. I am so sad to hear this news. My mother died on the same day! I share in your sorrow. Wish I could be there to honor Shannon but I will be at my moms funeral in Utah. Shannon was something special. Our deepest condolences.
My love and prayers go out to each of you, and I can only imagine what a difficult loss this is for all! Shannon was so filled with love and possessed such a beautiful soul, I am filled with gratitude for the short time I was blessed to know her.
Dearest Rob and family, my thoughts are with you as you pass through this difficult time. I cherish the single evening meal i shared with you many years ago and knew from that moment that the fiber of your family bond is uniquely strong. I miss you Rob and wish you strength and blessings. Love John.
I am so saddened to hear about Shannon’s passing. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers while moving through this incredibly difficult time. All our love ~ Laura, Andre, Diego and Ysa.
We are saddened to hear of Shannon’s passing. Uncle Paul remembers all of the many times the Miller girls got together with the Bottino girls. These were glorious times resulting in magnificent stage productions. Such a great loss to her family and the rest of us. Hopefully she has already been greeted by Garner and Mary and by her Aunt Ann. We know she is now in a much happier place.
So much love to your family Rob, I am so sorry for your huge loss
Rob and Family, Sending our love and prayers to you and heartfelt wishes for peace and comfort. From Chance: Rob, I’ve always looked up to you and have been sincerely impressed with your independent Spirit. Recently as our paths crossed again, I was touched by the way you spoke so highly and respectfully of your sweet wife. I am proud and honored to call you friend.
Rob, I didn’t know you much. I just want to say after watching this funeral through the whole thing I never had a dry eye .out of all the funerals I’ve been to,this was certainly the best. Tribute to a daughter of God I have ever heard,my heart goes out to you and the kids. As broadcast from Salt Lake each week I echo these words( peace. Be with you this day and always). God bless you, Rob.
Dear Rob, Robby, Rachel, and your other family members. I just finished watching this celebration of life for Shannon. This funeral was so beautiful….you and Shannon bore your testimonies in such a powerful, way. For some reason or other, your son Robby, when he would come over and play with my kids, was always special to me. He was so much fun…..and was always a friend to each of them. I couldn’t pin those thoughts down, but after listening to your comments tonight, I think that I know, now. In those times when I might be over at your house for whatever reason, I always felt that there was something very down to earth, and very real about Shannon. She was always very genuine. After listening to your comments tonight, I think that I know, now. Thank you to all of you for sharing your powerful testimony with me tonight. It’s been a long time , too long since we have seen all of you. Love from the Pack Family
Rob, to you and your family we send love. While I didn’t have the honor and pleasure of meeting Shannon, I can only imagine how difficult of a time you all are having as you navigate through this.
Condolences, Dana
Rob – I remember fondly visiting with you, Shannon, and your family many years earlier when business took us to Gilbert. My memories of this visit are the incredible warmth and love in your household and that Shannon shared your same generosity of spirit and ever present humor. Wishing you and your family much love and strength at this difficult time.
Mike