Evelyn Morrisette

Deaconess Evelyn Thomas Morrisette was born in Norfolk County (Church land), Virginia on December 19, 1935, and transitioned from this life in her home with the Holy Bible in her hand on June 20, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Evelyn N. Hawks and Johnny Thomas Bowman of Church land. Deaconess Morrisette attended the Norfolk County(nowChesapeake/Portsmouth), Public School Systems and continued her education as a graduate of the Madame Walker School of Cosmetology. She was a self taught seamstress and hat designer in the Pughsville community. She was married to a loving and caring husband, the late Deacon Andrew Morrisette, for over 40 years. They shared, raised and cared for children throughout their lives. She would always say, "I love all of my children." They were also an entrusting caregiver for the needy in the community. Deaconess Morrisette loved the Lord and accepted Christ at an early age at Grove Baptist Church, Churchland, where her family were members. She later joined New Hope Baptist Church, Pughsville, with her husband and children. She began an awesome God given singing gift at the age of five at Grove Baptist and continued as an adult at New Hope Baptist Church until her transition. Although she loved singing, she was humble with this talent and was well known throughout Virginia and other jurisdictions for ministering in song with spirit, annointing and power. Bishop Carroll A. Baltimore, Sr., her son in law, would always ask her to sing as she traveled with him and her daughter, Dr. Elizabeth H: Baltimore, to various churches and programs. She was very active in church and led many activities and programs for lifting up the church and others. For 30 years she sponsored the "Ministers Sing" service where preachers came to sing from near and far. Deaconess Morrisette served for over 30 years in New Hope Baptist Church in many capacities for the glory of God and always gave God the glory for everything she did. Deaconess Morrisette has served as chairperson of the Deaconess Ministry and the Mass Choir. She was the vice chairperson of the Widow's Ministry and a member of the Martha Patillo Missionary Ministry. She and her long time friend, the late Mrs. Cozie Bowen were lovingly called the "New Hope Baptist Church Bishops." She was active in the community serving as a Suffolk County Voter Election Officer, as well as the Suffolk Civic League, PughsvilIe. She was a Past Matron of Pleasant Star Chapter # 132 Order of Eastern Star PHA. Deaconess Morrisette leaves to cherish her memory, salvation and love. Her children; James Morrisette (Lorraine); Dr. Elizabeth H. Baltimore (Bishop Carroll, Sr.) and Emmanuel Hawks, Sr. (Tawana). Numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, cousins, friends and many who called her Grandma. Her senior grandson, Russ Hawks was her heart and he fulfilled the late Deacon Andrew Morrisette's request to "Take care of Evelyn." We praise God for allowing us to share her love.

Evelyn Morrisette

December 19, 1935 - June 20, 2016