Annette Fowler Morrison

Annette Fowler Morrison, 73, of Charlotte, died Saturday, July 6, 2019, at Levine and Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, NC. Born Sarah Annette Fowler in Charlotte on March 19, 1946, she was the daughter of Thomas Postelle Fowler and Sarah Hammond Fowler. She graduated from Garinger High School, Class of 1964. Living a block away from her were some cousins and it was through them that she had the misfortune of meeting Harry Reid Morrison Jr. On March 30, 1969, they were married and her blessed misfortune lasted over 50 years. Annette graduated from UNC Chapel Hill in 1968, took her first job with Social Services, and bought her first new car, a 1968 Camaro RS convertible in red with a black rally stripe. She and Harry continued to live in Charlotte, moving into his aunt’s house on Ivy Drive. They had been Charlotte residents ever since. In the late 80’s, she completed her studies to obtain her Masters Degree in Counseling from UNC Charlotte. When not working, Annette enjoyed many things. She enjoyed reading, tending to her flowers, baking, making correctly shaped and decorated cookies for her family during the holidays and was especially adept at researching things. As an advocate for others through victims assistance programs, Annette worked hand in hand with the police department. This was crucial for her work but it also guaranteed that anyone who dated her children was properly vetted. She was so good at researching things that often, she was more the expert on a specific topic than many who she dealt with. When she was diagnosed with appendix cancer, her doctors would often comment on how she knew more than she should. Most of all, she loved being a mother, spending time with family and friends and she will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Annette is survived by her husband, Harry Reid Morrison Jr., of Charlotte; a son, Eric Morrison of Concord, NC, and his children Hannah, Connor and Madison; a daughter, Leslie (husband Steve) Morrison Deitch of Bluffton, SC, and their children Cooper and Morrison. She is further survived by two great grandchildren: Elle and Baylor Morrison; a niece, Pamela Jill Newell; and numerous other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her stepsister and her parents. Annette’s family has given the family of Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home the privilege of caring for her and for them. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 pm on Tuesday, July 9, at the funeral home, 4715 Margaret Wallace Road, Matthews, NC 28105. Services celebrating the life, love and blessing of Annette will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, July 10, at Albemarle Road Presbyterian Church, 6740 Albemarle Road, Charlotte, NC 28212. Following the service, Annette will be taken in formal procession to her final place of earthly rest at Sharon Memorial Park. In honor of the care and love shown to Annette in her final days, the family respectfully requests and appreciates donations to Hospice and Palliative Care, online at www.hpccr.org or to the charity of your choice.

Annette Fowler Morrison

March 19, 1946 - July 6, 2019