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Ruth Voorhees Morrison, 94, Vero Beach

Written by: November 28 2010
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Ruth Voorhees Morrison, 94, died Nov. 24, 2010, in Vero Beach.

Morrison was born in Homer, N.Y. and in 1976, moved to Port St. Lucie and then to Vero Beach in 1994. She was a graduate of Arnold College in New Haven, Conn., and taught physical education in the elementary schools in Newburgh, N.Y.

After moving to Gales Ferry, Conn., she was active as the volunteer head of the local library for many years.

She was also a Girl Scout troop leader and a substitute teacher in the elementary schools.

Survivors include her daughter, Barbara Morrison, of Jensen Beach and Richard Tyler Morrison, of Gales Ferry, Conn.

Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA Hospice, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960.

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