Bess Morrison

Bess “Billie” Morrison, 89, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Monday November 1, 2021.  She was born in Duluth on February 27, 1932, to Steve and Mary Mirkovich.  Billie graduated from Morgan Park High School.  She worked as an Attendance Secretary at Morgan Park School.  Billie was a very active member of St, George Serbian Orthodox Church, St. George Choir, Sister’s Circle, and was a past treasurer at St. George.  The family wishes to extend a special Thank You to the staff at St. Luke’s Hospital and at Bayshore Residence & Rehabilitation for the kind and compassionate care Billie received.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert, siblings Ann Combs, Mike Mirkovich, Eli Mirkovich, Donna Olson, and Mildred “Cookie” Castle.

She is survived by her children Garry (Lori), and Kevin (Shelly), grandchildren Adam, Mike (Ashlyn), Eric, Tyler, and Krissy, 5 great-grandchildren, sister Helen "Nina" Hinks, and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held Saturday November 6, 2021, from 10AM until the 11AM Funeral Service in St. George Serbian Orthodox Church.  1216 104th Ave. West, Duluth, MN 55808.  Burial will be in Oneota Cemetery.  Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home.  600 E. 2nd St. Duluth, MN 55805.  218-727-3555.