Edna Harriett "Hattie" Morris

1934 - 2012

Edna Harriett "Hattie" Morris obituary, 1934-2012, Old Fort, NC

BORN

1934

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Kirksey Funeral Home

Spring St & Us Highway 70 W

Old Fort, North Carolina

Edna Morris Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 2, 2012.

Edna Harriett "Hattie" Morris, age 78, of Old Fort, NC went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, December 1, 2012 at her residence surrounded by her beloved family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

Mrs. Morris was born October 28, 1934 in McDowell County, NC to the late Allen Festus Thomas and Lola Amanda Biddix Thomas. She was a faithful member of Old Fort First Free Will Baptist Church. She was a Christian who loved God. Mrs. Morris retired from Kearfott in Black Mountain after 43 years of devoted service.

In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, James Eston Morris.

Left behind to cherish Mrs. Morris' memory are one daughter, Elaine Morris of Old Fort, NC; one son, Mike Morris and wife, Sandy of Marion, NC; two sisters, Ellen Allison of Old Fort, NC and Mae Monteith of Cocoa, FL; four beloved grandchildren, Tracey Simmons, Erica Pool, James Morris and Michael Morris; and seven great-grandchildren, Bradley and Randy Price, Kylie Simmons, Ashlyn Pool, Dequan Boyce and Isaac and Jaden Morris.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at Old Fort First Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Johnny Chastain and Rev. Milton Hollifield officiating. Burial will follow at McDowell Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Flowers are appreciated and memorials may be made to: Hospice of McDowell County – 575 Airport Rd. Marion, NC 28752.

Words of comfort may be shared with the Morris family at www.kirkseyfholdfort.com

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July 25, 2013

Frances H.

I am so very, sorry for your loss.Isaiah33:24 comforts me and my family in our time of need,because there it says that no resident will say i am sick. We are all looking forward to that.

December 6, 2012

TAMMY LETTERMAN

THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY. I HOPE YOU FEEL GODS LOVING ARMS AROUND YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. WITH EXCEPTING JESUS CHRIST AS OUR SAVIOR WE HAVE BLESSED ASSURANCE WE WILL MEET WITH OUR LOVED ONES AGAIN. LOVE YOU ALL. RICK AND TAMMY LETTERMAN

December 4, 2012

Elaine, Mike, and Family,
I did not know about your Mama until a few minutes ago. She was such a special lady to me and I love her dearly. She always had a smile on her face. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. She is in a better place and someday when it is our time we will see her again. I know exactly what you are going through. Just lean on the Lord, he will be there for you. May God bless you and give you the strength you need. Love and Prayers,
Dwight and Genell Effler

December 4, 2012

THE MORRIS FAMILY;OLD FORT JUST LOST ONE OF THE FINEST CHRISTIAN NEIGHBORS WE HAVE EVER LIVED BESIDE FOR 14 YEARS.
OUR LOSS IS HEAVENS GAIN AND HER WAS AN EXAMPLE OF HOW WE ALL SHOYLD LIVE.
ELAINE AND FAMILY PLEASE ACCEPT OUR CONDOLENCE.
RONAL & JANE BAXTER OLD FORT N.C.

December 3, 2012

vivian ennis

elaine& michael i am so sorry about aunt hattie wish i could be there for you but i know where she is and i hope that gives you comfort knowing shes at peace i'll be keeping you in my prayers love you, vivian

December 3, 2012

Mike and Family,

Just wanted you to know that you are in our prayers. Remember the good times with your mom and thank God that he gave you such a good mom. I know you will cherish the memories. Look to the Lord. He will be there and lift you up when you need it the most.

Sharon McClure & Family

December 3, 2012

wayne kelly

Elaine, i am so sorry to hear about your mother, please accept my condolences at this time, May GOD bring you peace and comfort in the days to come,
Wayne Kelly

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