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Published on June 17, 2024
Houston Remembers Beloved 'PR Fairy' Susan Farb Morris, Champion of Community and the ArtsSource: Google Street View

The Houston community is mourning the loss of Susan Farb Morris, known affectionately as the "PR Fairy," who passed away at the age of 68 following a fall over Father's Day weekend in Galveston. Susan Farb Morris, survived by her husband David, daughters, and grandchildren, was a staple in the local PR industry and deeply involved in the community service, infectious with her energy and passion for connecting people and promoting nonprofits and the arts in Houston, as confirmed by the Jewish Herald-Voice.

With a professional stretch spanning five decades, Morris had become an integral part of the city's fabric. Described as "farbulous" for her work in public relations, she helped bring recognition to many local causes and organizations, according to a close friend and colleague, Dee Dee Dochen, who spoke about Morris never missing an event at the ReelAbilities Film and Arts Festival even after completing her leadership role, as noted in a statement obtained by the Jewish Herald-Voice.

Funeral services were held today, inside the Barish Sanctuary at Congregation Emanu El, with Rabbi Pamela Silk and Cantor Rollin Simmons officiating, followed by the burial at Emanu El Memorial Park. The community continued to honor her memory with shiva services at the Morris home in Bellaire. A particularly poignant tribute to Morris' life and work is planned by the Texas Music Festival, dedicating their concert featuring conductor Hans Graf to her legacy, which was reported by the Houston Chronicle.

Morris also left deep imprints on numerous Houston nonprofits, including the IMpower Women's Initiative at the Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston, the Joan and Stanford Alexander Jewish Family Service, and Second Servings of Houston. She was known for a philanthropic spirit, driven by the values of tikkun olam, a Jewish saying meaning "to help repair the world," which her husband David Morris reflected on in a quote to the Houston Chronicle. In lieu of flowers, her family has requested donations to organizations close to her heart, showing a continuous commitment to bettering the world even as they grieve.

The breadth of Morris's impact can be seen in the many condolences and heartfelt tributes shared on social media, showcasing how her work and spirit reached far beyond professional boundaries. Reflecting this sentiment, longtime friend Barbara Bronstein, praised her devotion to volunteering and supporting Second Servings of Houston, and shared by many, the sense of a devastating loss for all who knew her and for the broader community touched by her endeavors, as highlighted by the Jewish Herald-Voice.