Amadita “Amet” Morris

Apr 7th, 1949 - Apr 6th, 2020

Amadita “Amet” Contreras Andal Morris, age 70, of Marion, Illinois, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020 at 7:17 p.m. at her home.

Amet was born on April 7, 1949, in Quezon City, Philippines, a daughter of Abelardo P. and Amada Sejera (Contreras) Andal, Sr. She married Charles Ray “Corkey” Morris on Feburary 18, 1978 in Rosiclare, Illinois and he preceded her in death on December 20, 2017 after 39 years of marriage. She was a proud graduate of La Concordia College, Manila, Philippines, graduating with honors, earning her Bachelor’s degree in nursing. Amet’s passion in life was saving lives and she proudly worked as an R.N. until her retirement from SIH. During her working career, she worked in various hospitals, including time as an intensive care nurse, and particularly enjoyed her time doing helicopter transfers. Amet loved Filipino gatherings, gardening, singing karaoke, and was known for her exceptional Halloween costumes. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church in the Philippines, and after moving to Marion, she was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Survivors include her daughter, Trisha Morris; six siblings, Corazon Andal Sta. Teresa, Alexis Contreras Andal, Grace Andal (Capt. Eduardo) Bolivar, Adamson (Arlene Mungcal) Contreras Andal, Ma. Amabel Andal Brito and Anamor Andal (Wendell) Kilpatrick; her sister-in-law, Agnes Galapate Andal; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one sister, Socorro Andal Ladim; one brother, Abelardo Contreras Andal, Jr.; and two brothers-in-law, Bienvenido Sta. Teresa and Pemco Leonora Valentino Brito.

Amet’s wishes were to be cremated and a memorial mass will be held at a later date.

Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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12 Guestbook Messages

  • Guest: Elizabeth Kerley

    From: Simpson , Illinois

    Date: April 8, 2020

    So sorry for your loss love you Roy Ann Kerley

  • Guest: Sarah Murphy

    From: Marion, Illinois

    Date: April 10, 2020

    My Condolences to the family and you my cuz Trisha. Your Mom was very nice to the few times I got to meet her at the Hastings family reunion but I will miss her Egg Rolls 😢 Love You Cuz

  • Guest: Sherry and Mike Dailey

    From: Marion, Illinois

    Date: April 10, 2020

    Your mom and sister was a real blessing! Always had a smile and an encouraging word. She helped us with our mom when Vicki and I needed it the most. That will never be forgotten. I’ll never forget being introduced to some of her cultures food! We will miss her egg rolls but most of all we will her sunshine she bestowed on all of us. I am so honored that I had the privilege of knowing her. Rest In Peace my friend!

  • Guest: Louann pierce

    From: Herrin, Illinois

    Date: April 10, 2020

    To one of my best ,crazy friends. The world has lost a great person.Ametand I were gonna retire from our nursing jobs at the duplexes behind the mall so we could drive our electric wheel chairs over to the mall when we got bored.little did we know she wouldn’t outlast the mall,barely. After we retired we didn’t see each other much as that’s the way it usually goes.Trish her daughter is a good girl,,wonderful Chris her nephew,and her crazy sister Moy.there is just too much to say here,but I will see you in heaven Amet. Your mom was a good friend also. You will be missed! Louann

  • Guest: Steve and Brenda Buttrum

    From: Pittsburg , Illinois

    Date: April 10, 2020

    Amy my dearest friend, I will miss you, but I will cherish all the great memories our families made together.

  • Guest: Monica Santa-Teresa

    From: Lexington, Kentucky

    Date: April 10, 2020

    Trisha - so very sorry for your loss. Auntie Amy was a beautiful and thoughtful person. I will miss all the fun times at her house! Thoughts and prayers to you, your family, and Aunt Amy; that she may find eternal rest and peace.

  • Guest: Glenda A. San Jose

    From: Glenview, Illinois

    Date: April 10, 2020

    Trisha, I don’t have the words that could ease your grief at this time. Amet was much loved by everyone in my family. After graduating from Nursing School, her first pro bono patient was my dad, and that endeared her more to my mom.
    Amet, her brother Sonny & I were very close, we were close in age, our teen years were the best. We grew up listening to the same music, watched the same tv shows, and growing up we lived less than 3 miles away from each other. We belonged to the same generation. We were not only cousins we were also friends. She was very easy to talk to, she had a very calming effect especially in health or medical situations. She also showed concern for my mom and our elderly aunts. I will treasure the wonderful & hilarious memories of our youth & our family reunions. Thank you for your love & kindness.
    Rest in Peace and Goodnight dearest Amet!

  • Guest: Kenneth Joiner

    From: Decatur, Illinois

    Date: April 11, 2020

    I’m so sorry for your loss Trisha and to your family know you’re all in my prayers!! Your mother was always one of the kindest, caring people I had the pleasure of knowing. She’ll be forever missed!! Trisha( Sis) I’m here whenever you need me, love you!!!

  • Guest: Pamela (Jennings) Hines

    From: Johnston City, Illinois

    Date: April 11, 2020

    You will be missed so deeply 😢

  • Guest: Nitz Sudo

    From: Henderson , Nevada

    Date: April 13, 2020

    My heartfelt & sincere condolences to Trisha & Amet’s family. We her Nursing classmates & Friends were so shocked & saddened. She’s with our Lord Jesus Christ & In Peace. We will miss her so dearly. She was our comedienne on our reunions. We all love her. May Perpetual Light shine upon her, May she Rest In Peace. Till we meet again.

  • Guest: Rhode Ocubillo

    From: Victorville , California

    Date: April 14, 2020

    Life is really so short; we were chatting few days ago. Amet…the character…the comic…the dancer…”president Trump”. Nobody can take her place…she is a one and only Mater Christian…how lucky we are to have known her and be included in her circle of love. Amet, now that you are with God, put in His hands the salvation of humanity from this rabid COVID. Be our angel and pray for us as we pray for your soul to Rest In Peace and May perpetual light shine upon you. We will miss you terribly. Now who will be our comedian? Go fly to God, dance and sing for Him.

    Goodbye our friend till we meet again. God bless us all.

    Our heartfelt sympathy to Trisha, Amet’s sisters, brothers and family.

    From your loving Mater Christians 💐🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

    🦋RN

  • Guest: Aurora Dizon David-Soyangco

    From: Talisay, BALANGA BATAAN,PHILS.2001, Illinois

    Date: April 14, 2020

    Dearest Amet,
    Thank you so much for our wonderful time together in our journey at Concordia Collegeh to reach our dreams of caring for the afflicted ones and be the servant to our Lord in the healing of mankind.
    Heartfelt condolences and sympathy prayers to the family. Rest in peace with our Lord in His Kingdom
    See you sometime, somewhere over the Rainbow up high…ILove you my RN friend ,a true Mater Christian.