Edith "Sis" Morris

Edith Margaret “Sis” Morris

Edith Margaret “Sis” Morris, our beloved Mother, Grandmother Great Grandmother and Great-Great Grandmother of Free Union went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 21, 2012. She was born in Greene County on June 4, 1917 to the late Hezzie and Bertha Morris. She was also the stepdaughter of the late Vergie Morris who mothered her after the death of her biological mother at age two.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Manuel Morris to whom she was married for 39 years, two sons, Delmar Earl Morris and infant son, Welford, she was also preceded in death by her parents, stepmother, and four brothers, Cecil, Elbert, Elmer and Winston Morris.

She is survived by five daughters, Della Mae Houchens of Charlottesville, Doris Roach of Earlysville, Mavis Jean Dudley and her husband, Frank of Free Union, Joyce Ann Morris and her husband, Curtis of Crozet, Muriel Avis Simpson of Waynesboro and two sons, Winston Ray Morris and his wife, Juanita of Earlysville, John Robert “Butch” Morris and his wife, JoAnn of Gordonsville.

She is also survived by 21 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, and 8 great great grandchildren. Three grandchildren whom she raised, Roger Houchens, Jr., Ricky Morris, and Gary Houchens, six sisters, Thelma Shout of Kennington, MD, Linnie Shifflett and Lula Garrison of Baltimore, MD, Lucy Shifflett of Ruckersville, VA, Corina Kincer of Waynesboro, VA, Iler Morris of Dyke, VA and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and cherished friends.

She worked at Grassy Knoll Hatchery for several years. She had a love of children which lead her to babysit for many of her grandchildren throughout her life. She had a heart for the Lord and attended many church service. She loved music. She enjoyed country, bluegrass and gospel. She enjoyed attending many music events during her lifetime.

Our mother made her home in Earlysville, VA where she also welcomed her children and grandchildren to a great Sunday dinner that she loved to cook. She then moved to spend 12 years with her daughter, Jean Dudley and her husband, Frank. During these 12 years, Mom loved spending her weekends with her other children and grandchildren where she rotated her visits. This way everyone could enjoy time with her. She finally went to reside at The Laurels of Charlottesville, VA.

Mom, Gramma, Nanny, Granny or Sis as she was well known was a loving sweet spirit. She was a generous person and would give even when she had little to offer. The biggest gift she gave was a tender hug and kiss to those around her. We all had the pleasure to know a beautiful tenderhearted woman whom we will miss for many years to come.

The family would like to thank the JABA Day Care Center, Ride Rite transportation, the CNA’s, nurses and the entire staff of The Laurels, the Hospice of the Piedmont, the hairdressers, Teresa and Brenda of The Laurels and Dr. Balogen for all the excellent love, care, kindness and compassion that she received over the years. Thank you to the hairdressers, Barbara, Brenda and Lisa at Lisa Hair and Tan in Ruckersville to whom Mom was known as Grandma. Thanks to Phyllis Taylor for her care and friendship to Mom.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 23, 2012 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Ryan Funeral Home, 12819 Spotswood Trail Ruckersville, VA 22968.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, September 24, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Ryan Funeral Home with Rev. C.C. Kurtz officiating.

Interment will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens.

An online guestbook is available at www.ryanfuneral.com

Ryan Funeral Home of Ruckersville is handling the arrangements.