MORRISON, DR. MARGIE - of Knoxville, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Dr. Morrison was a professor and director of the School of Advertising and Public Relations at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. She joined the UT faculty in 1995 and completed her doctoral degree in advertising from the University of Georgia the following year. She won the college’s teaching award in 1996 and 1999. Prior to her academic career, Margie worked as an Audience Research Analyst with MTV Networks. She also served as a consultant for the US Department of Justice. Margie was a cherished and loved daughter, sister, friend, colleague, and teacher. There are not enough words to express how deeply she will be missed by her family and friends. Preceded in death by her father, Duane Morrison. Survived by mother, Bernice Morrison; sister, Mary Beth Morrison; brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Becky Morrison; niece, Erica Rodden; great nephews, Harrison and Cole; and her faithful companion, Kenji. A celebration of Margie’s life will be held, from 2:30-5:30pm, Sunday, March 17th, at Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee. Memorial gifts may be made to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Dr. Margie Morrison Legacy Fund, College of Communications-UEB, 1345 Circle Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996. Condolences may be made online at www.berryfuneralhome.com
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