Elizabeth Morris Haldy

Belton- Graveside services for Elizabeth Morris Haldy, 89, of Temple will be held at 2 p.m. March 18 at the Calvary Cemetery in Marlin with Rev. Darren Walker officiating.

    Visitation was held March 17 at Heartfield Funeral Home.
    She passed away March 15, 2010 at a local nursing home.
    Elizabeth was born April 12, 1920 in Marlin, Texas to James Wimbish and Blanche (Norwood) Williams Jr. After graduating from Marlin High School, she attended Texas Women’s University for one year and then went to attend Tarleton State College for two years. Elizabeth taught kindergarten classes at St. Paul Episcopal Church School in Waco for 10 years. She was also an aid for three years at TISD Mid-Center.
    On July 31, 1942, Elizabeth was married to Lee Morris in Marlin. Lee preceded her in death on October 31, 1985. Elizabeth married William B. Haldy in Belton in August of 1991. William preceded her in death in 2005. Elizabeth was a member of the Retired Teachers Association and Salado Women’s Auxiliary Club. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Belton for 25 years.
    Elizabeth was preceded in death by her two husbands, Lee Morris and William B. Haldy; one brother, James W. Williams III, and one son, Brian W. Morris.
    Survivors include one step-son, Bill Jr. and Ellie Haldy of Shreveport, Lousiana, one daughter, Leah Elizabeth and Jay Taggart of Belton; one step-daughter, Kay and Tom Atwood of Temple; one daughter-in-law, Arnell Morris of Waco; one brother, Lewis L. and O’Gene Williams of Austin; four grandchildren, Michelle Berger of Round Rock, Michael Taggart of Salado, Melissa Avants of Waco and Gregory Taggart of Plano; and seven great grandchildren.
    In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Belton, or to the charity of your choice.
    You may visit www.heartfieldfuneralhome.com to sign a virtual guest book and send condolences.
    Heartfield Funeral Home in Belton is in charge of arrangements.