Lillie Pearl Morris

1924 - 2016

Lillie Pearl Morris obituary, 1924-2016

BORN

1924

DIED

2016

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Lillie Morris Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 11, 2016.

Lillie Pearl Morris, 92, of Frisco passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at her home in Frisco, TX surrounded by family. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to so many.

She was born in Denton County, Texas on June 2, 1924 to Belva and Herschel Walker, both of pioneering families in Denton County. She graduated from Denton High School in 1941 and began a career as a junior accountant for Sears in Dallas. Pearl retired in 1971 as an accountant for Chapman Construction and began her long storied career in real estate. L. Pearl Morris Real Estate, Inc. was a fixture in the real estate community in Collin and Denton Counties for three decades and Pearl was the face and driving force of the company. Outside of real estate, Pearl took great pride in her involvement in many organizations, commissions, councils and clubs. She was a member and past president of the Frisco PTA, a lifetime member of the Texas PTA, a longtime member and the first female president of the Frisco Chamber of Commerce, a member and past president of the Frisco Kiwanis Club, and the longest standing member of the Frisco Garden Club at the time of her death. Pearl also belonged to the Frisco Book Club, the American Heart Association, Friends of the Library, Frisco Historical Commission, the Downtown Merchants Association and served on Frisco's Planning and Zoning Commission. Two awards Pearl was honored to have received are the Frisco Silver Citizen of the Year, and a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Frisco Chamber of Commerce.

Pearl married Alvie E. Morris, on Oct. 15, 1949 and remained happily married to the love of her life until his death on April 5, 1997. Pearl is survived by her daughter, Nikki P. Boland and her husband Bill of Frisco; granddaughter, Sonia D. Shields and her husband Victor of Frisco; grandson, Chad E. Cunningham, and wife Heather and great-grandsons Christian and Carson of Celina; great-granddaughter, Shea Smith of Plano; sister Dorothy Conway of Aubrey, sister Alma Broyles of Little Elm, brother M. H. Walker of Manila AR, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvie; sister, Irma Jean Walker; and sister, Ima Jean Collinsworth.

Visitation will be Wednesday Oct. 12, 2016 from 6-8 pm at Frisco Church of Christ, 8648 Main St., Frisco, TX 75033.
Funeral Services will be Thursday Oct. 13, 2016 at 10:30 am at Frisco Church of Christ with graveside immediately following at Sparkman-Hillcrest, 7405 West Northwest Highway, Dallas, TX 75225.

In Lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations be made in the name of L. Pearl Morris to the Frisco Education Foundation at :
www.friscoisd.org/departments/frisco-education-foundation/home
Click "DONATE" located near the top of the page.

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October 14, 2016

She was a big part of the Frisco Heritage Association for many years and contributed her memories, her enthusiasm,and support. I consider her a friend and will never forget her. Linda Sutton

October 13, 2016

Billy Knight

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

October 13, 2016

Lou Brazeal

Nikki and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have so many memories of Pearl and her mother when I was growing up. The kindness of your family is very touching. May God be with you all in this time of sorrow.

October 13, 2016

Jeff & Debbie Greenawalt

Nikki and family you are in our thoughts and prayers. May peace be with you in this time of sorrow.

October 13, 2016

Belinda Davidson-Millican

First of all God bless Pearl & all of you kids. I grew up in the Church with Pearl, Alvie, Nikki, Sonia, Chad & all of our old Frisco Church of Christ brothers & sisters. Pearl was an icon in the Church & Frisco; who was loved by everyone who's lives she touched. Pearl was a living example of a true Christian Woman & passed her legacy down to her family. I loved, admired & adored this great Lady all my life. I want to thank Nikki for hosting my 1st wedding shower in 1969. I can't say enough about what wonderful people this family is & I love all of you very much.

October 12, 2016

Bob and Betty Jo King

I am not southern born and I loved it when she would say,"Why, how are you girl?" She was so kind to us as newcomers. We will miss her.

October 12, 2016

Jim & Sheila Joyner

So sorry for your loss. She was a truly classy lady! Our prayers are with your family.

October 12, 2016

Donna Elliott

We are so sorry for your family's loss. We have so many memories of your family growing up and attending thr Frisco Church of Christ. My wedding shower and baby shower were held at Pearl's home along with my sisters. Know you all will be in our prayers. We will not be attending because that is the day a year ago Paula lost her 38 year old daughter. Love to the family. Kenny and Donna Templn Elliott

October 12, 2016

Laurie Shook

NIkki and family - Pearl was a fine lady, a wonderful example for others to follow. I know you will miss her terribly. My thoughts and prayers and with you all.

October 11, 2016

American Heart Association

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

October 11, 2016

American Heart Association

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

October 11, 2016

Pat Johnson Whitworth

So sorry for your loss. Prayers and sympathy to the family.

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Oct

12

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Frisco Church of Christ

8648 Main St, Frisco, TX

Oct

13

Funeral service

10:30 a.m.

Frisco Church of Christ

8648 Main St., Frisco, TX

Oct

13

Graveside service

Sparkman-Hillcrest

7405 West Northwest Highway, Dallas, TX

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Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home & Hillcrest Mausoleum & Memorial Park

7405 West Northwest Highway, Dallas, TX 75225

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