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Tess Suzanne Hoffman Morris

1969 - 2021

Tess Morris Obituary

Tess Suzanne Hoffman Morris CHARLESTON - Tess Suzanne Hoffmann Morris died suddenly June 26, 2021. Tess was the treasured oldest daughter of Floy Work of Johns Island and Bruce F. Hoffmann (deceased) of James Island, SC.. She was the beloved mother of Taylor R. Morris, MSRN (Savannah) and Meghan A. Morris: grandmother of Hunter J. Miller; adored sister of Ronald and Brooke Hoffmann Maguire, James T. Hoffmann and John Bentz,III (Tricia); and aunt of Bailey S. Maguire, Hutch and Andy Bentz. She also leaves behind her aunts and uncles, Wendy and David French of Brewster, MA, Ann K. Hoffmann of Raleigh, NC and Theodore Hoffmann of Durham, NC; her cousins and their spouses and children, on Cape Cod and Durham, NC as well as friends of Bill who gave her great love and support on her journey. Tess will be greatly missed. Tess was a graduate of James Island High School and attended Francis Marion University in her mid-twenties, she graduated from Trident Technical College as an R.N. Nursing was her true calling. She proudly worked at MUSC Health's Hollings Cancer Center most of her nursing career. Tess loved her family, her friends, her patients, her MUSC colleagues, the beach, turtles, and her dogs. A memorial service will be held for family only. In gratitude her years of care, memorials for Tess may be made to MUSC Foundation/Digestive Disease Center, 18 Bee Street, MSC450, Charleston, SC 29435. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jul. 1 to Jul. 2, 2021.

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Billy & Glenda Oltmann

July 15, 2021

To the Hoffman & Morris Families: We were so sorry to hear of Tess's passing. She will be missed in our community. Her beautiful smile consoled so many of her patients and friends. She lived life to the fullest and will leave a void in many hearts. Our thoughts & prayers are with the family.

Janet Hall

July 6, 2021

I was so sorry to hear about Tess passing. I met Tess thru her mother in law, Rose Morris. Tess was a delight to be around and a great mother to her children. Tess will truly be missed by all who knew her. RIP sweet Tess!!

Annie and Dietrich

July 5, 2021

We will always have good memories of Tess!

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