Jennie Morris (nee Britton) long standing resident East Tennessee and Naples, Florida, passed away August 8, 2023, age 89.

Preceded in death by husband of 59 years, Jerry Morris; parents Jay and Bobbie, sister Bobbie. Survived by daughters Teri and Leslie, grandchildren Mitch, Leigh, and Jen; great grandson Dreis; numerous nieces and nephews.

Honored graduate Morristown (TN) High School and Baroness Erlanger Nursing School (now Univ of Tennessee); Master’s Health Care Administration Florida International University. Jennie was Director of Nursing, later Senior Vice President of Patient Care Naples Community Hospital; nursing leadership Oak Ridge, Knoxville, and Morristown TN medical centers.

Numerous honors inclusive Tennessee Healthcare Administrator of the Year 1998; Fellow in the American College of Hospital Administrators; adjudicated strategic healthcare industry projects. Accomplished athlete: high school and college basketball; Masters running including international Track & Field competition; early 1980s marathon competition leading to addition of the women’s marathon to Summer Olympic Games.

Talented dancer: ballet, jazz, tap; local performances as a child in East Tennessee.

Avid equestrian, devoted lifetime leadership “Riding High, Inc” therapeutic riding program: foundation, facilities, and volunteer contributions.

Family and friends are invited to join Pastor Dani Castillo, Broadway United Methodist Church, Maryville TN, Saturday September 16th, 4-6 p.m., as we celebrate Jennie’s life.

Arrangements by Kyker Funeral Home of Kingston, TN.