Pierre Courage Guedsley-Morris

Pierre Courage Guedsley-Morris, age 5, of Swedeborg, Missouri, died Saturday in his sleep, snuggled warmly in his fleece blanket that he loved so much. Pierre was born to Rose Christella Pierre, November 26, 2007, in Petionville, Haiti. At the age of 3 months, he came to the United States to undergo surgery for his cleft lip and palate. When a host of other medical and cognitive issues were discovered, his mama made the most unselfish and caring choice one can make, and placed him for adoption. While his body was far from perfect, Pierre had a spirit that could melt a heart of stone. His eyes were always alight with joy and laughter, and his hands always ready to clap and cheer someone on. He had eyelashes no woman could resist, sweet kissable cheeks, and the most beautiful laugh ever heard on this earth. Pierre particularly delighted in helping; helping take groceries from the cart and put them on the conveyor belt; helping sweep the hallway, feed the dogs, and bake cookies; helping play the piano for anyone practicing; helping his brothers and sisters put on their socks and shoes; helping everyone he met put a smile on their face and find a happy place in their heart. He gave vigorous hugs and enthusiastic kisses with no reservation. He cheered loudly at his sisters’ basketball games and passed out high-fives to all the players, no matter which team. During his many hospital stays, he never failed to woo the staff with his sweet spirit and zest for life. Pierre was the embodiment of the Dr. Suess verse, “a person’s a person, no matter how small.” He will always be an example of courage and bravery to his first mother, Rose Christella Pierre of Petionville, Haiti; his loving parents, Doug and Mary Morris of Swedeborg, MO; five adoring siblings, Lydia, Aidah, Gwen, Samuel and Phoebe; doting grandparents, Tom and Ronda Morris of Hartley, TX, Bonnie Morris of Dalhart, TX, Mark and Wendy Adams of E. Lempster, NH; affectionate great-grandmothers, Jane Peters of Williamsport, MD and Nellie Morris of Dalhart, TX; caring uncles, aunts and cousins, Robert and Selena Morris, Cayden and Kenslee of Amarillo, TX and Derek and Sarah Murray, Sumner, Annabelle, Lucy and Marcus of Fairfax Station, VA, Serena and Ariana Balenti and Cameron Foster of Hartley, TX; as well as many other great-uncles, aunts, and cousins. Pierre will live on in the hearts and minds of everyone who met him and will never forget his joyous spirit. In lieu of flowers, tax-deductible donations may be made to Angel Missions Haiti, 4071 Barley Drive, Salem, VA 24153. In lieu of awkward hugs and words to his family, take some time with someone, “no matter how small” and share an extraordinary moment with them today. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 24, 2013 in the Stonebrooke Church, Area 151 of St. Robert, Missouri with Pastor Mark Rowden officiating. KC Wright, Doug and Mary Morris, Tom Morris and Stefi Koonce all recalled their wonderful memories of Pierre. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert.

Pierre Courage Guedsley-Morris

November 26, 2007 - October 19, 2013