BARGERSVILLE, IN
Revae Morris, 92, of Bargersville, IN passed on January 12, 2021 at her home with her family by her side. Revae was born on September 12, 1928 to Don and Grace (Counselman) Hilderbrand. She was born in the Bargersville homestead where she lived her entire life
Revae was a life-long resident of Bargersville, IN. She was a 1946 graduate of Center Grove High School. She married the love of her life, Eugene W. Morris, on March 16, 1947 at the Bargersville Christian Church. Their marriage was a true love story that lasted 73 years until the death of Eugene on October 17, 2020. Together over the next many decades they raised their family and expanded their farming operations.
Revae was a very active member of Bargersville and the White River Township Community. In 1962, she began selling Avon products and continued selling Avon for over 5 decades. In 1967, she was a charter member of the Center Grove Tri Kappa Sorority. An organization that supports projects for charity, culture and education. She was also a member of the Union Village Chapter #584 Order of the Eastern Star in Providence, IN and a member of the Smyrna Shrine Guild in Indianapolis, IN. Revae and her husband, Eugene, were life-long members of the Bluff Creek Christian Church.
Revae was known by all her many friends and family for her warm and caring heart and smiling personality. She welcomed everyone into her home with open arms and always made you feel at home.
Surviving are her three daughters Renda Tingle (Gary) of Bargersville, IN, Rowana Umbarger (R. Martin) of Bargersville, IN and Richele Morris of Franklin, IN; grandchildren Brian Morris of Bargersville, IN, Craig Morris (Angela) of Bargersville, IN, Carisa Delph (Rod) of Bargersville, IN, Carey Tingle (Shelby) of Indianapolis, IN, Erica Garrity of Bargersville, IN, Trista Gordin of Bargersville, IN and Jackson Umbarger (Carrie) of Bargersville, IN; great-grandchildren Kenzie Delph, Mady Delph, Mia Delph, Lula Turner, Elijah Mahan, Evie Mahan, Tyler Gordin, Christian Gordin, Jacob Gordin, Will Morris, Avery Morris, Redgie D. Morris, Peyton Morris, Gavin Morris, Carson Umbarger, Kyndal Umbarger and Cooper Umbarger; and a sister Marjorie Barley (Jim) of Morgantown, IN.
She was preceded in death by her son Redgie D. Morris on May 18, 1988 and her parents.
Due to COVID-19 mandates, R. Martin Umbarger will conduct a private family service on Monday January 18, 2021 at 10AM and will be live-streamed for family and friends to connect at www.swartzmortuary.com/obituary/revae-morris. Please use Firefox Internet or Google Chrome for optimal viewing. A family graveside service will follow at Bluff Creek Cemetery in White River Township.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made in memory of Revae Morris to the Johnson County 4-H and Agricultural Fair, attention the Swine Barn Pen Replacement Fund, 250 Fairground Street, Franklin, IN, 46131 as Revae and her husband Eugene have been lifetime supporters of the Johnson County Fair and 4-H Swine program.
The family would like to extend their deepest appreciation to Brookdale Hospice and nurse Kristen and caregivers Jennifer, Sierra, and Jacinda for their exceptional care.
A celebration of life service will be conducted at a later date. Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center, 300 South U.S. 31 (Morton Street) in Franklin, IN is handling the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.swartzmortuary.com. Information at 317-738-0202.
