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Mary MORRIS Obituary
After a long illness, she took her place where there is no longer any pain and suffering. She was a faithful member of Union Baptist Church where she served as an usher. Mary will also be remembered for her tireless work with the development of Crispus Attucks place where she lived for more than 35 years.
Mary retired from Camp Perry after 35 years of service and she will be remembered as the little lady with the feisty, frank talking, no holds barred attitude. She had a heart of gold and would do anything for you but she did not take any junk.
Survivors include her son, Vincent A. Morris (Carol) of Largo, Md.; and two daughters, Lucille Lorraine Banks (Marvin) of Newport News, Va., and Shelly R. Morris of the home; two sisters, Ellen D. Bridgeforth of Newport News, Va., and Audrey Bowman of Croaker, Va.; four brothers, John O. Brown, Charles Vaden Jr. (Joan), and Alfred B. Vaden of Saint Albans, W.Va., and Elmore Piggott of Croaker, Va.; brother-in-law, Turner Clemons Jr.; two aunts, Marcell Flocker and Helen Zeigler of Williamsburg; nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, 20 nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, at Union Baptist Church, Williamsburg. Homegoing services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, at Union Baptist Church with Pastor Clarence R. Bolton officiating. Family will assemble by 12:15 p.m. at 414 Harriet Tubman Drive, Williamsburg, Va.
Interment will be on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011, at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Williamsburg at noon.
Arrangements by Ronald C. Perkins Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary MORRIS
Phil Shisbey
May 22, 2024
Mary and family took me in and treated me with love and kindness. I will forever remember and love her.
Claudes Wms-Finch
February 8, 2012
Always rememeber that "Where there was will and a way, there was Aunt Mayetta to the rescue."
jacqueline Bridgeforth-Williams
February 28, 2011
My Dearest Beloved Aunt Mae Mae,
Words cannot begin to express how much we miss you. On my childrens birthdays this month one part of our celebration was missing, we thought about you and going to visit because you were always there. Mae you have been there since day one for me. I cannot remember a time in my life when I did not have you. No matter where I was in life you were there. You wiped my tears and taught me more than I realized. You taught me how to be the woman and mother I am. I am greatful for you. No matter what one thing I knew for sure I was never without someone in my corner because I had you. Thanks for tuching our lives and teaching me how to love unconditionally. More than an aunt, more than a friend, yes Mae you were an Angel filled with the spirit to serve others. You lived your life just as God would have you to. Rest in Peace
ASHLEIGH "BOOGIE" MORRIS
February 23, 2011
i love you granny you are my world and my heart continues to hold on to you and everything you thought me although i wish you were here with me i know there is no more pain for you and that makes me happy i can handle that but im still going to miss you......i love you mae etta bka as MY GRANNY!!!
Peggy Randall
February 1, 2011
May May, you held my hand when I felt adrift; You wrapped me in your arms when I needed comfort and your home was always a warm and inviting haven to be able to stop to talk and play. I find myself saying all the time, I need to stop by May May's, but you are not there and I am left dumbstruck. I know in my heart that you are ok. I saw GOD wipe away every wrinkle and every pain and he left your face smiling with joy and delight. I am Happy thet your are with Mama Que and Mama and all your other loved ones for they too had been waiting alonside your bed when you called out to them on so many occaions.
I love you and I will miss your earthly presence but your spirit will forever be lifted up.
So long PROUD MARY!
Your niece, Diane
HARRIET LEE
January 18, 2011
I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL
Aunt Mae-Mae represented LOVE
Claudis Williams
January 17, 2011
Aunt Mae-Mae's house, was always my first stop whenever I came to Williamsburg. I am going to miss not seeing her,and not seeing Aunt Helen and Ellen at her house anymore. I thank Aunt Mae Mae for taking the time, and showing her love for not only me, but for those who came across her path.
the john wright family
January 15, 2011
There was truly no one like MaeMae.her wisdom was long and strong and if you listened you were surely helped.God bless you all.Be strong like
she was .
Niki Gomes
January 14, 2011
Dear Family, I am sorry for your loss. You all are my second family and Mae Mae was like a second Grandma to me. She did anything for anyone. She suffered a long time and she is now resting with the Lord. May God bless you all and give you strength during this time and may you rejoice and not mourn for she is now in a better place.
Love you all
Krista Wilkins
January 14, 2011
To our family, we wish that we could be there, but unfortunately we can't. Just know that we will truly miss our aunt Mae Mae. James Jr. will miss his great aunt whom he visited every summer, and enjoyed talking with her; and receiving bags of fruit."Mae Mae" was truly a blessing to the community, and our family. "Mae Mae" rest now in the arms of our heavenly father. Love your neice Krista,Husband James& James Jr. great nephew.
Kaiserslautern, Germany
Gladdis Carter
January 14, 2011
To Vincent,Lorraine and Shelly.Mayetta as she was known to me all of my life. She will be missed by all of us in the neighborhood. All of you was like family to me. May God continue to bless and keep you.
Gladdis
January 14, 2011
The Resurrection House International Ministries Church family would like to send condolences to the Family.We pray that you may be comforted by the Lord and rest in knowing God has a plan. May God's Peace rest with you as we continue to lift you up in Prayer.
Ethel Bartlett & Family
January 14, 2011
To the family, we are truly sorry for your loss. May God Bless and keep you now and always.
Tracey (Warren) Newton
January 14, 2011
"To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;" Ecclesiastes 3:1-2. To the family, Mayetta will truly be missed and we must remember that she is with God now. My prayer is that God continues to keep her close, and keep the family in His arms as they go through this time of grieving as well.
Helen Pattersom
January 13, 2011
I have known Mayetta all my life. To Lorraine,Vincent and Shelly am I sorry for your loss.
Dorothy Smith
January 13, 2011
Last of the Last,Best of the Best. Its time to rest, see friends and family that went before you. Rest in peace Mayetta. Dot
Turner Clemons
January 13, 2011
To all the family, including myself we will miss our Mae Mae, but God is in His Holy Temple, so let all be silent for she
is with God, we all loved her and will miss her. Rest in peace Mae Mae.
Brother In Law: Clemons.
January 13, 2011
To Shelly and Lorraine and the rest of the family, I am truly sorry for your loss I remember many years ago when she used to take Shelly and I to work with her at night at "vepco" we used to have so much fun!! And the many sleepover nights I had at her house as a child growing up. May God be with you all and just remember our thoughts and prayers are with you. "Mae Mae" as I always called her, is resting peacefully now in the gates of Heaven. God Bless. Tina Buttrom-Copeland and Children
Brenda Pryor
January 13, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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