“The Lord says, I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name. I reward them with long life and give them my salvation.” Psalm 91:14,16.
Debra Sue Morris, beloved wife of Alan L. Morris for 55 years and mother to Shane and Nathan Morris, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, passed away on February 27, 2026, leaving a void her family cannot fill.
Debbie was born February 25, 1953, in Mattoon, Illinois. Debbie and Alan were married November 25, 1970. At an early age she came to know Christ as her Lord and Savior. She graduated from Palmer High School in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1971. She was a homemaker for a short time and then became a mother to Shane in September of 1972 and in April of 1979 she started working outside the home at multiple industrial companies, where she made the soft tops for Jeeps, Craftsman screwdrivers and integrated circuit boards. Nathan was born in September of 1985 and she then attended Pikes Peak Community College where she received her degree as a Paralegal. She worked as a paralegal for El Paso County Child Support for over 20 years; she had a heart for children. She attended Monument Bible college and became an ordained Minister through “Around the World Christ Fellowship Intl.” Debbie and Alan attended Road Church, where they met and fellowshipped with others as a follower of Christ. She loved plants, crafting, scrapbooking and sewing. She was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed.
Debbie’s parents and brother, Brent, preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, Alan; her son, Shane, and daughter-in-law, Ruth; her son, Nathan, and daughter-in-law, Amber; her grandson, William, and his wife, Katherine; her granddaughter, Samantha, and her husband, Jared; her grandsons, Daniel and Tony; her great-grandchildren: Landon, Sara, Bear and Rove; her sister, Denise; and her brothers: Bryon, Curtis and Eric; who will never forget the love she brought to their lives.
A visitation will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the Shrine of Remembrance, 1730 E. Fountain Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80910. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2026, also at the Shrine of Remembrance. After the service, a reception will be held at Hillside Community Center, 925 S Institute St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903.
Debbie will be laid to rest in the “Garden of Angels” Building D at the Shrine of Remembrance Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers please donate to “Save The Storks,” by phone at 1-866-639-0479, online at savethestorks.org, or by mail to: Save The Storks, P.O. Box 7 Wheaton, Illinois 60187-9998.