Mittie Morris Explained

Mittie Morris
Birth Place:Missouri, U.S.
Resting Place:Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Mittie I. Morris (1874 – July 11, 1953) was a social reformer, known as "Mother Morris". She was the founder of the Faith Home Rescue Mission.

Biography

Mittie I. Morris was born in 1874 in Missouri.[1] [2] In 1922, she moved to California. In 1924, she founded the Faith Home Rescue Mission. She was known as "Mother Morris" on Skid Row, Los Angeles.[2]

She died on July 11, 1953, aged 78, at her home. She was buried at the Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery in North Hollywood.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Culbertson . Judi . Randall . Tom . Permanent Californians: An Illustrated Guide to the Cemeteries of California . 1989 . Chelsea Green Publishing Company . 978-0-930031-21-3 . 195 . 2 November 2024 . en.
  2. News: Last Rites Set for Mrs. Morris, Mission Founder . 1953-07-14 . . 4 . . 2024-11-08.