Belinda Lee Morris

Belinda Lee (Bartley) Morris, 42, of Carlisle passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 12, 2019.

Born March 22, 1976, she was the daughter of Brenda Bartley-Olsen and the late Albert Bartley. She was the wife of Pastor Jody Morris and would have celebrated 25 years of marriage together in July 2019.

Belinda received a Bachelor’s degree from Central Washington University with an Early Childhood Education major. She loved her career as a teacher serving in Washington, California and Pennsylvania schools. Kindergarten was her favorite grade. In 2004, her first year of teaching, she proudly received the Teacher of the Year Award. Most recently she was a substitute teacher for the Carlisle and Big Spring School Districts.

She was a member of the Redeemer Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Carlisle where she taught Sunday School, led Vacation Bible School and planned meals for families in need. Her husband describes her as the backbone of his pastoral ministry.

Belinda loved her sons and devoted her time to all aspects of their lives. She stayed busy keeping the boys busy. She instilled hard work, dedication with patience and perseverance in the boys both in school and through a regiment of extracurricular activities. Above all, she taught them to love their savior, remember the helpless, and marry a Christian woman.

She also loved her nieces and nephews that often stayed with her throughout the years. She was a guardian of her nephew, Gabriel Bartley for several years. Belinda was a compassionate and sympathetic protector who paid close attention to individuals in need of love and support. Her heart was too big for this world.

In her spare time, Belinda enjoyed camping, hiking, gardening, cooking and canning. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family.

She is survived by her husband, Jody Morris; sons, Calvin and Quentin; mother, Brenda Bartley-Olsen; brothers, Dan, Vincent and Thelen; sisters, Vanessa, Katie and Judy; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Albert Bartley and step-father, Curt Olsen.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 12:30 p.m. at Carlisle Reformed Presbyterian Church, 14 Westminster Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013 with Rev. Stephen Payson officiating. Interment will follow at Prospect Hill Cemetery. A viewing will be held from 11:30 a.m. until the time of the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Members 1st Federal Credit Union, c/o Morris Children Education Fund, 321 York Road, Carlisle, PA 17013 or to the GoFundMe account at https://www.gofundme.com/tvdvvh-belinda-morris-funeral-expenses. Donations to the GoFundMe account will go to the children's college fund.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hoffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 2020 West Trindle Road, Carlisle, PA 17013.

To sign the guestbook please visit www.hoffmanfh.com.