Marietta Adele Morrison, also affectionately known as Billie to those close to her, a native of New York City and a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away on August 29, 2025, at the age of 75.
Billie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Her family was the most important thing in her life. She poured her heart into making everyone feel loved and cherished. She loved the holidays, especially cooking and entertaining family and friends. She also had a talent for crocheting.
Billie is preceded in death by her father, William Gaignard; mother, Rita Gaignard; brothers, Wendell and James Gaignard; and her son, Patrick Smith.
She is survived by her husband of 22 years, David Morrison; her sons, Thomas and John Smith; daughter-in-law, Kathleen Smith; her nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, who brought her so much joy. She devoted herself to filling their lives with love, laughter and happiness. She is also survived by her sister, Teresita Esposito and brother, Pat Gaignard; nieces and nephews; along with countless other relatives and friends.
A service to celebrate Billie’s life will be held at Hughes Funeral Home, 26209 Pollard Road, Daphne, AL, on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 11AM. There will be a time of visitation before the service at 10AM.
Hughes Funeral Home, 26209 Pollard Road, Daphne, AL, is assisting the family.
For being known as the most outspoken member of this family, I’m always at a loss for words at times of grief. R.I.P., Aunt Billie
Love always,
Jenn & Pae
Dearest ma,
no words can describe how heartbroken we are and how much we miss you.
the memories we shared are endless
we’ve been through so much together.
our children are beyond blessed
to have had such a loving wonderful grandmother who devoted her life to making them smile.
we love you ma
taken to soon
forever we will love you
your presence will never fade
love eternally,
Tom&kat
Dearest Billie, Although i haven’t seen you since Erin & Ro’s wedding, we’ve kept in touch through fb messenger. I will always treasure our talks and laughs. More recently we shared the pain of losing our sons. I was blessed to have met you through my sister Cathy who you shared a beautiful friendship with you.. You were family in every sense of the word. I will always love you. Rest in Paradise! 🙏💜🙏
Much love, Lani & Jerry
Aunt Billie, it’s hard to believe you have passed. You have always been loved & so much fun to be with. I wish we had more time together. You will be deeply missed & forever in our hearts.
❤️🙏
Aunt Billie,
All I can say is thank you. Thank you for always being there for me, for always supporting me, for always encouraging me, for always loving me. I will see you again. Give my daddy a kiss for me. I love you Always!!! Xoxo Lydie
Dear Aunt Billie,
Your smile brightened every room that you were in, and your laughter was contagious. You always knew how to make others feel special and loved. We are so blessed to have had you in our lives and pray for your soul to rest peacefully in heaven.
Love always,
Joanie, Edward, Isabella and Valeria
Billie is like a big sister and dear friend to me as well as my family. She was always very friendly and cheerful whenever I would see her. She will be dearly missed.
Love,
Johnny
I never thought this day would come but it did grandma I love you so much you showed me reasons to keep going in life. We all miss you so much I don’t know what to do without you showed what a true beautiful person inside and out is. I how heaven is treating you well I miss and love you so much grandma.
Love James
Billie,
I’m so thankful for all the love and kindness you and Dave have shown me over the last decade and a half, for being so supportive in multiple ways in a season of change and growth before and after I became a mom. Thank you for always being my family in a moments notice and opening your heart to me. I’ll never forget anything and I’ll keep the crocheted afghan warm – or vise versa – for you. I hope your soul is well with loved ones. Until then
Grandma, You’ve given me endless amount of memories I could go on and on, I still remember the taste of your cup of tea I’d ask you to make for me everytime I’d come to visit you in Newjersey. I still remember those warm bubble baths in your big bath tub in your bedroom and you would always let me use your perfume and powder after my bath. Those are just two of the many memories that I’m sharing here but definitely two of my favorites. Thank you for loving me and my babies endlessly, We talk about you everyday grandma. I’ll always treasure every moment we shared together whether it was through the phone or physical.
I love you Grandma
Till we meet again
I’ll always love you
Grandma No words will ever be able to express how much your Loved and Missed every Day. The memories I’ll forever hold on Too are endless and will FOREVER remain in my Heart.. I know you hear all of our prayers up there as a Beautiful Strong Angel that you are 🤍 & will forever watch over
I Love You so much grandma 🙏🏼❤️
Dave, the memorial service was beautiful… just like Billie. Although all who spoke made me cry, listening to you speak of the love you and Billie shared broke me. Your words came straight from your heart and i know your angel was listening. She will always be with you until you are in each other’s arms again. My deepest sympathy and love.
Lani ❤️🙏
You gave us great memories grandma, growing up with your sly humor and how you would spoil us, always putting your grandkids before any other living soul, no matter how much trouble we stirred up, not just a grandmother, but a guardian angel for all of us, love you always forever grandma
To the greatest woman there ever was with the most precious soul. we will miss you more than you know. May you rest easy