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Whitney Morehouse Obituary
ALEXANDRIA BAY, N.Y. — Whitney Joy Morehouse, 32, passed away on Tuesday evening, September 17, 2024, at home.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 from 11-1 pm at Reed & Benoit Funeral Home. A funeral service will immediately follow at 1 pm with Pastor Dominic Kriegbaum officiating. Burial will follow in Black River Cemetery.
Whitney was born in Hampton, Virginia, on December 12, 1991, to parents Roy W. and Robin Lu (Fyles) Morehouse. She graduated from Watertown High School in 2011. She was employed at the Applewood Inn in Alexandria Bay.
Whitney enjoyed playing and spending time outside with her children. Her purpose in life was being the best mother she could be.
Survivors include her mother, Robin Morehouse of Watertown; companion and father of her children, Mickey W. Welser of Alexandria Bay; three beloved children, Aurora R. Welser, age 7, and twins Amiyah Ann and Ethan Roy Welser, ages 4; a brother, William Morehouse of Watertown; maternal grandmother, Patricia A. Fyles of Watertown; aunts and uncles, Charity (Christopher) Gregory of Watertown, Norma (William) Jewett of Watertown, Laura Cummings of Watertown, Karen Eggelston of Syracuse, Yvonne Roach of Adams, Frank Gallo of Watertown, and Walter (Teasha) Gallo of Watertown; as well as several great-aunts and great-uncles, and many cousins.
She was predeceased by her father, Roy W. Morehouse who died on February 8, 2007; a stillborn son who died in 2012; a sister, Rhonda who died at the age of 2, her paternal grandmother, Katherine Morehouse, and maternal grandfather, James W. Fyles.
Arrangements are with Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Inc. and condolences may be made online at www.reedbenoit.com.
Memories and Condolences
for Whitney Morehouse
Michelle Homer United States
January 20, 2025
I knew her she was a wonderful woman, and very kind she will be missed. She is all around you in spirit, and keeping you safe. She is your angel. . Watching over y'all..
Margo Love
October 2, 2024
This candle is lit in memory of Whitney Joy.
Robert Morton
September 29, 2024
Sorry for your loss to the Morehouse family and Mickey Welser
I was a frequent guest at the Applewood.
I didn't know Whitney well but she was a pleasant person. Blessings
Suzette (Pilon ) Lentz
September 24, 2024
Robin and Pat, with Deepest Sympathy of your loss. Know that our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
The Pilon Families
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Heather Craddock (Downey)
September 23, 2024
Mickey I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your wife. My thoughts and prayers to you and your kids.
Lisa Mee
September 22, 2024
Robin so sorry to of your family's loss prayers are with you and yours
Charlene Meeks
September 22, 2024
Rest in Peace sweet girl.
Aunt Charity and Uncle Chris Gregory
September 21, 2024
Though you're no longer here with us, your spirit will continue to live on in every moment of joy, in every memory we hold dear. We will miss you always, sweet Whitney. We will never forget you.
Norma Jewett
September 20, 2024
I'll miss you calling me Aunt Na na sweet girl
Diane Lajoie
September 19, 2024
You will be missed Whitney I will always remember all are sunday church days at cornerstone you are up in heaven now with our Lord the safest place to be. We will miss you until we join you in paradise love you Diane and Bill
Diane Wright
September 19, 2024
Robin, William and family my deepest condolences on this tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Micki
September 19, 2024
Robin, Aunt Pat and family.. I am so very sorry for your loss. Praying for peace and comfort for all of you
Charlene Ostroski
September 19, 2024
Mickey, Aurora, Amiyah and Ethan, words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. Whitney was an amazing friend, and she will be missed greatly. My heart breaks for you all. The only comfort I can give is in knowing she is in heaven watching over all of you and will be with you in your hearts forever. We will continue to pray that you find peace and Mickey, I know this time will be tough for you, and if there is anything we can do, please let us know. You and your children are all in our hearts and prayers.
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