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Tuesday, December 9, 2025
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Tuesday, December 9, 2025
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Verne Davidson Morris of Woolford, Maryland, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025 with her two daughters by her side. “To be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord.” II Cor. 5:8
She was born in Cambridge on January 5, 1936, the daughter of the late Delmas C. Davidson and Elizabeth Wanex Davidson.
Upon graduating from Cambridge High School, she studied piano and organ at The Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore. During this time, she also began a nursing program in Cambridge and Baltimore. After completing her nursing education, she went to work for Dr. Lewis M. Burdette of Cambridge, for many years.
A faithful servant of the Lord, Verne was a published Southern Gospel songwriter. She often traveled to play piano and organ for revivals held by Pastor Vep Ellis and Pastor Leon Ellis. She joyfully ministered as pianist and organist at the Cambridge Church of God for sixty-five years.
In 1960, she married Ronald O. Morris, who passed away on June 30, 2022.
Their two daughters, Tanis -musician/singer/music teacher and Tara -BSN, RN each became a side of their mother.
She is survived by two daughters, Tanis Schwaninger and husband Levin of Trappe, Tara Richardson and husband Jamie of Woolford, two grandchildren, Gretchen Richardson and Grason Richardson, a brother Delmas O. Davidson of East New Market and numerous relatives.
Pallbearers will be Keith Morris, Roger Morris, Vince Morris, Jay Mills, Carl Malkus and Grason Richardson.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 1pm at Thomas Funeral Home, P.A. in Cambridge with Rev. Steve Bloodsworth officiating. Interment will follow at Old Trinity Churchyard. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Open Bible Church, 1619 Race Street, Cambridge, MD 21613.
Thomas Funeral Home, P.A.
Thomas Funeral Home, P.A.
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