Elizabeth Reid Morris

Elizabeth Reid Morris, 74, of Trappe, MD, passed away on September 22, 2016, at UMSMC Easton. Beth was born January 6, 1942, in Catonsville MD. She was the daughter of the late James and Dorothy Reid. Beth was born only days after her best and lifelong friend, Linda Kiefer Sanders. Beth attended Catonsville Public Schools from first grade until her graduation from Catonsville High School in 1959. In 1951, she was blessed with a younger brother, Steven. The Reids were active members of Catonsville Presbyterian Church, where Beth sang in the children’s choir. The Reid’s spent every New Year’s Eve with the Kiefers, as well as summers “down the shore.” When Beth was old enough, she worked summers in Ocean City, completely solidifying her love for the beach. Beth attended Salisbury State College, receiving her teaching degree in 1963. Beth was the female athlete of the year 1962-1963, as well as May Queen in ’63. She met her late husband Jack, while attending college, and they were married December 19, 1964. Beth (Mrs. Morris) was a wonderful teacher. Her love of teaching included a career at Mardela, Easton High, The Country School, SSPP (gym), and her own business Bayside Driving School. Beth and Jack bought the “ultimate fixer upper” in Trappe, where they raised their family. In the late 70’s and early ‘80’s, while both teaching full-time, they enjoyed buying, selling and restoring antiques, through Young American Antiques. Beth and Jack started their business and legacy, Bayside Driving School, in 1982. While raising her three girls, she incorporated her love of sports in all of their lives. She played field hockey through high school and at Salisbury. In 1988, Beth was inducted into the Salisbury State University Athletic Hall of Fame. She enjoyed passing her “love of the game” to the community, by coaching hockey at Easton High School and grade school rec teams, as well as refereeing and being a gym teacher. She enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren play sports. She was their biggest fan. Beth was a lifetime member of the Trappe Volunteer Fire Company, a founding member of MPDEA, and a loyal and dedicated Maryland Basketball Fan (GO TERPS)! Beth was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jack (2007); her twin daughters (1978); brother-in-law Skipper (2008); sister-in-law/friend Connie (2010); and her oldest daughter, Samantha (2016). She leaves behind daughter, Zoe Keeter (Robin); grandchildren, Riley and Wilson; daughter, Megan Morris (Daniel); granddaughter, Clare; grandchildren, Grason, Quinn, and Slater Benderm, and their father, Dave Bender; her brother, Steven Reid (Anne) and their family, Katie (Paul) and Brynn, Jonathan (Ashley) and Mae, Nathan and Jill; beloved aunt, Katie Hermann and her family; niece, Cindy Carney; greats, Charlie, Chase and Emily; niece, Mary Quinn (Bobby); greats, Sarah, Carrie, and Laura; nephew, Lloyd; and greats Caitlin, Wills, Tim, and Rob. Donations can be made to the Trappe Volunteer Fire Company, P. O. Box 86 Trappe, MD, 21673. Per her request, a memorial celebration and crab feast will be held Sunday, October 2, 2016, at 1 p.m. at her house, 29023 Island Creek Rd., in Trappe. Please join us in celebrating her life, bring a crab knife, picture or story to celebrate her life.

Elizabeth Reid Morris

January 6, 1942 - September 22, 2016