Murriel Claire Causey
July 21, 1945 - May 20, 2004
Obituary
Murriel Morrell Claire Causey, beloved daughter of the late Bishop R. J. Causey and Mrs. Jeannette Causey, was born on July 21,1944, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She passed away on Tuesday, May 18, due to complications resulting from multiple sclerosis.
She grew up in Seattle, attending Madrona Elementary School, Meany Jr. High and Garfield High School. After graduating from Seattle University, she began her teaching career at an early age, and worked at several elementary schools in the area – Van Asselt, Madrona, Sacajawea, and Kimball. An exceptional teacher, she never tired of working with children of all ages, always choosing positions that demanded both energy and time.
As a member of the House of Refuge Church Causey Memorial for many years, she had filled several positions – lead vocalist for the young adult choir Voices of Inspiration sermonic soloist, children’s and youth choir director, Sunday school teacher, Sunday school superintendent, and special programs coordinator. She had many friends, but those who knew “Morrell”, most remember her beautiful second soprano voice and a special hymn or gospel song that the artist seemed to have written with her in mind. Overall, she was energetic, amicable, and an individual of genuine compassion.
She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Jeannette L. Causey, sisters – Pamila Causey-Jordan, Jeannette Causey-Lee, Marion Causey, Ruth Causey-Brown, all of Seattle, Mona M. Causey Wheeler of Sacramento, CA, Wendy Daniels-Jackson of Portland, Oregon, and nieces and nephews, Tamlyn Jordan, Petra Jordan-Minus, Gabriel Lee, John Clayton, Tiffany Brown, Raina Brown and Jasmine Brown.
I was blessed to have known Morrell. Now Morrell you can “Walk Around Heaven All DAY”.
Morrell’s laughter and sharp remarks will be missed by us. We loved her so much. Prayers & deepest sympathy to the family. Love, Elder James & Hazel Lofton
Morrell was a special angel. She loved her family,all children, and her friends.
I shall always remember our long talks while we were students and later as teaching friends.
I send my prayers and deepest sympathy to her family.
Love, Verleeta Wooten
dearest sister marion and family, keeping you in our prayers as always.
take care and God bless
love
verene
We share in your loss and pray that the Lord will continue to comfort your hearts.
Morrell loved the Lord and he loved her too. She showed it every time she got up to sing. Enjoy your eternal life now and be with your Dad The Bishop until we all meet again.
Love Always, LaVerne
I know this is so long after My Sunday School Teacher has went home to be with The Lord, but if this guestbook is still open it was meant for me to sign in.
My earliest memory of Morrell, was when I was a little girl should was one of my Sunday School Teachers, I loved attendign churh at House of Refuge, I especially love to see why pretty shoes Morrell would be wearing, she had a flair with her pretty clothes and her signauture sling back shoes, her hais was always neatly tapered and her smile coud lite up the entire church! I loved to see her dance, and sing, boy couls she sing Morrell was a wonderful person and a great teacher she was a friend to all. Love you and I will never forget you Teacher Morrell Causey