Mary F. Morris

1937 - 2012

Mary F. Morris obituary, 1937-2012, Gadsden, AL

BORN

1937

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Collier-Butler Funeral Home & Cremation Services

824 Rainbow Drive

Gadsden, Alabama

Mary Morris Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 13, 2012.

Funeral services will be at 12:00 on Saturday, December 15, 2012 in the chapel at Collier-Butler Funeral Home for Mary F. Morris, 75, of Gadsden, who passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2012. Rev. Larry Morris will officiate. Burial will be at Crestwood Cemetery. Collier-Butler Funeral and Cremation Services is directing.
She retired from First Alabama Bank and is a member of the First United Methodist Church of Rainbow City. She was always active in community activities. She was a Charter Member and Past President of the Dixie Bell Chapter of the American Business Women Association with 45 years of service, Past President of the Women's Club, Member of the Antiquarian Club, and Life Time Member of the Chamber of Commerce. She served as President of the North East Alabama Kidney Foundation for three years and was very involved in fund raising for the foundation. She was a Chair of the Etowah County Muscular Dystrophy Chapter and served as Chair to the Ambassador Club for many years. In 1976 she coordinated the Bi-centennial Celebration for the City of Gadsden. She was instrumental in the building for the Gazebo in front of the Gadsden City Hall. She loved people, loved having fun and she loved this city and was proud to be a part of it.
She was preceded in death by: parents, Joe and Lois Tucker, sister, Jo Ann Valdovinos, brothers, George Cline, Milburn Cline, William Tucker and Billy Tucker.
She is survived by: husband, George Morris, son, Mike Teat, daughter, Sharon (Terry) Tumlin, grandson, Michael Teat, great-granddaughter, Rylee Hannah, sister, Jewel Chambers, brothers, David (Jackie) Tucker and Roy (Lou) Tucker, step-children, Don (Susan) Morris and Sandra (Bill) Chance, step-grandchildren, Christie (Larry) Hicks, Leslie (Jeff) Harvey, and Lori (Brandon) Snyder, Amber (Stephen) Robinson, step-great-grandchildren, Anna Morris, Aaron Coleman, John Harvey, Emily Harvey, Brittain Snyder, Brooklyn Snyder, Tucker Robinson, and Owen Robinson, daughter-in-law, Vicki Hollingsworth, chosen granddaughter, Maggie Hollingsworth, brother-in-law, Val Valdovinos, sisters-in-law, Ozella Langley and Alice Tucker, and best friends, Betty Shew and Pat Stimpson.
Pallbearers will be Michael Teat, Terry Tumlin, Don Morris, Bill Chance, Jeff Harvey and Brandon Snyder.
Visitation will be Saturday, December 15, 2012 from 10:00-12:00 p.m. prior to the service.
Special thanks to Gadsden Health and Rehab Center and to Lawley Hospice.
Online condolences may be made at www.collier-butler.com.

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December 16, 2012

Sharon: It is so hard to give up those we love. May God sustain you and the family during this very hard time. Remembering you in prayer. Kathi and Nalin Williams, Ann Warr

December 16, 2012

Pat Denson

Sharon - I was so sorry to hear about your mom from Joan. She was such a lovely lady and so sweet. Know that she is in a better place. Prayers to you and your family.

December 16, 2012

Gary Wood

Sharon, My Thoughts And Prayers To You And Your Family

December 15, 2012

Mike Sigmon

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

December 15, 2012

Sharon Livingston Arnold

Mary was a kind and special lady. I always enjoyed time spent with her.

December 15, 2012

Nancy Walker

So sorry for the loss of Mary. She was a beautiful person, inside and out.

December 15, 2012

Dennis & Glenda Palardy

December 15, 2012

Blaine Galliher

I am so sorry for your loss. Mary was such a gracious woman. She made everyone she met feel special. I always enjoyed being in her presence. May the LORD give each of her family Grace and comfort.

December 15, 2012

TERRY KEENUM FISHERMAN RESTAURANT

MISS MARY ALWAYS SUCH A PUT TOGETHER LADY. I ENJOYED KNOWING YOU AND GEORGE. YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. MANY BLESSINGS TO THE FAMILY.

December 15, 2012

I am so sorry to hear about Mary. She was a very beautiful and sweet lady.
Sherry Reed, Attalla, AL

December 14, 2012

Joan Bradberry

May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

December 14, 2012

Sherry Morris Hutt

Mary was a very kind and caring woman. She will be greatly missed. God bless you all at this very sad time. Praying for comfort for all.

December 14, 2012

We will miss you forever , Love, Don and Linda Burris, Augusta, Georia

December 14, 2012

Sharon, we are praying for you and your family. Am so sorry for your loss. God Bless and Comfort each of you. Babe and Nancy Silvey

December 14, 2012

Jimmy&Tweety McClendon

May God bless you and your family during this time of sorrow. Mary will be missed by many friends and loved ones.

December 14, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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