JoAnn W. "Jody" Morse, age 74, of Carroll, is now resting in the arms of her Lord and Savior as of Wednesday, April 2, 2008. Born March 18, 1934, in Bexley, the youngest of 10 children, she was the loving foster daughter of Gerald and Elizabeth Baron. Jody was a graduate of Bexley High School and attended Ohio State University. After her marriage to William M. Morse on December 27, 1953, she enjoyed serving in the community through the Junior Symphony League of Central Ohio, and the Junior League. At the age of 28, Jody trusted Jesus Christ as her Savior. She believed Ephesians 2: 8-9, which says "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast." She served her Lord by teaching Sunday School at Greencastle Bible Church, where she was a member for nearly 40 years, singing in the choir, hosting missionaries and visiting preachers, helping the needy, and sharing her faith with many. Survived by her husband, Bill; daughters, Karen Morse (John Mark) Wagner, Diane Morse (Richard Clinton) Sheridan; grandchildren, Elisabeth, Benjamin, Amelia (Matthew) Gibson, Esther JoAnn and Hans William; brother, John Worden; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by 8 brothers and sisters. Friends may visit 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME, 650 W. Waterloo St., Canal Winchester. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Greencastle Bible Church, 2940 Amanda-Northern Road NW. with Pastors Charles Flesher and Robert Mazzie officiating. Interment will follow at nearby Betzer Cemetery. Jody will be deeply missed by her church, her loving family, and her constant friends. The family would like to thank Greencastle Bible Church for their prayers, meals and concern; also the outstanding guidance, support and gentle care provided by FairHoPe Hospice of Fairfield County. We are also grateful to Valley View Nursing Home for the tender care they gave to Jody during her last days. Friends who wish may contribute to FairHope Hospice or Greencastle Bible Church in Jody's memory. Online condolences at www.spencefuneralhome.com. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries

Published in The Columbus Dispatch on 4/3/2008.
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