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Westa Morris Obituary
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard Wade and Luetta Woodard Talton, who brought her to Virginia from Johnston County, N.C., when she was 7-days-old. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Lloyd O. Morris Sr., and her brothers Ralph Aaron Talton and Jerry Oscar Talton.
As a lifelong resident of Newport News, Westa was very active in community service. In her early 30s, she was proud to work in the Newport News City Manager's Office. She served as an officer in the Newport News Women's Clubs and was a member of many historical and genealogical societies, as well as participating in public library and other innumerable committees for the betterment of Newport News.
She took up golf in her early 40s and became active in several women's golf organizations, as well as the Junior Golf Program at James River Country Club. The highlight of her golf career occurred on Oct. 24, 1984, when she made a hole-in-one.
She was also an active member in several national organizations including the Comte de Grasse Chapter of the National Daughters of the American Revolution, the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Bethel #185, and Emera Chapter #31 Order of the Eastern Star.
She is survived by her son, Lloyd O. (Lou) Morris, his wife, Allison, and her two grandchildren, Sarah Cole and Lloyd O. (Trey) Morris III of Matthews, N.C., and her daughter, S. Leigh Morris and her husband, John Henze of Fredericksburg, Va., as well as numerous nephews, nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces; and her two sisters-in-law, Janice Smith Talton and Melva Morris Lines.
The family will receive friends at from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7 at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. Afterwards a memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m. at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 45 Main Street, Newport News, with the Rev. Richard Holley officiating. Burial will be private.
Westa's family wishes to express its deepest gratitude to the nurses and staff of The Gardens at Warwick Forrest for making Westa comfortable during her final days.
The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to charitable organizations of ones choice.
Arrangements by W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Westa Morris
J. Garnett Knabe
September 9, 2008
Dearest Lou Morris Lloyd Orville Morris II & Leigh,
I first met your lovely Mother at the Pool side Beach House back door @ James River Country Club.. Circa 1969 / 1970. It was shortly after the famed "Ketchup Cowboy Incident" as the tale was later told. A bodacious blast of Killer Ketch-up & a gracious plenty Matching Mustard coating was applied to "water pistol packin' Lou" as he breached the service counter ledge. The visit of Ms. Morris & "Uncle Bob" Miller was not the visit a young burger flipper & ace Ketch-up marksman looked forward to... Yet the visit resulted in a new and dear friendship with the Morris Clan. I am so sorry for your family loss. Her memory and that of a ketchup coated screaming Lou dashing toward the horrified pool scene of moms will always be near & dear to me & the life guard on duty that day, Mitch Avent. I am and will always be your friend & beach shack burger / fry guy..
Sincerely with love, Garnett Knabe.
Nancy Jones
September 8, 2008
Westa was very special and a friend since grade school at Stonewall Jackson. I have memories of our time in school. My prayers and thoughts go out to the family.
Nancy Reese Jones
Izabela Cieszynski
September 8, 2008
I met Westa when I first came to the area in 1983. She was kind, very interested in local history and gave me many a history lesson about the area and the community. She was full of wit and wisdom.
Elva Hux
September 8, 2008
Leigh and Lou,
We were sorry to hear of Westa's death. We are thinking of you and your families. All of you were great neighbors
for a long time and we will always remember the good days.
Our thoughts and prayers,
Elva and Wayne Hux, Greenville, SC
Kay Smith
September 8, 2008
The obituary in the DP was beautifully written, the poem at the memorial service suited her to a T. I was proud to know Westa, I'll miss her. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. The DAR needs a good picture of Westa, please contact me.
Kay Smith 508-2411
Renee Barnes
September 8, 2008
Ms. Westa was a special lady & I will miss our 'chats'. Her strength was an inspiration and I will miss her dearly.
My thoughts and prayers are with her family. May their memories always keep her close at heart.
Renee P. Barnes
F Daniels
September 7, 2008
Mrs Morris was a wonderful person who had many stories that inspired. I only knew her a short time but she will always be missed. My thoughts and prayers to the family. Thank you for the beautiful roses that always brighten up my day.
Diane Mosiello
September 7, 2008
Westa will be sorely missed by all. Her wit was enormous and perfectly timed! While she was at the Arbors She endeared all the staff! I will miss her .Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sandi Berry-Shooter
September 7, 2008
Westa was a wonderful person and always full of life. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and payers are with the family at this difficult time.
Gary and Judy Curbow
September 6, 2008
What a wonderful "spunky" woman Westa was - She certainly gave back to her community threefold ! She will be missed by all ! Our thoughts and prayers are with the family !
Kathleen & Joe Ritchie
September 6, 2008
Our deepest sympathies. We're so sorry that we will be out of town and unable to be with you on Sunday. We loved Westa.
Pam Fraser Jasper
September 6, 2008
Leigh and Lou,
I'm sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
kathy howard
September 6, 2008
My thought and prayers go out to the family. As a prior employee at Urology of Virginia, I would love to sit and talk with Westa while she waited for her Doctor. She was truly a one of a find lady. She always had a story to tell. I especially loved her hats.
Kathy Howard
Debbie and Bill Vaccarelli, Danny's Deli
September 6, 2008
Westa was a very special person. Your family is in our hearts and prayers. Love,
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