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Esther Morris Obituary

Esther Morris PORTSMOUTH - Esther Morris, 84, went home to her Lord Friday, Dec. 24, 2010. She was born at Great Swamp, Fremont, N.C., and lived in Virginia most of her life. She was predeceased by her daughter, Nina "Tootsie" Beecher. She is survived by seven children, Michael Bass, Myra Sylvester, Elwood "BoBo" Taylor Jr., Larry Dixon, Debrah Morris, David Morris and Diana Mullins; a brother, J.D. Stancil of North Carolina; 14 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31, in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by the Rev. Ken Rice. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Dec. 28, 2010.

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Tina

December 21, 2022

So many years have passed since you left us. I miss you so much Grandma, life is just not the same. I'm trying to make you proud!
TMB

Deborah Morris

December 21, 2020

Wow it's been 10 years since you went to heaven mama I think of you everyday have your pictures beside my bed and have your pictures on Facebook there is not a day that goes by set my heart aches to hug you I will see you again one day when I get to heaven I miss you so much

February 23, 2011

Mama...I love and miss you. But you are in my heart always, your loving daughter deborah lynne

December 31, 2010

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Robin Booth Zollars

December 31, 2010

Debbie and family ,I have known all of you for so very long and you are all like family to me. you guys are all in my thoughts and prayers. your mom will be missed by all, just remember she is your angel now so don't screw up.Love you guys

Lisa Morton-Lilly

December 31, 2010

My thoughts are with your family. Esther was very good to me when I was a child. She was part of our family as were the children.

Sonny Padden

December 31, 2010

She had a good heart may God bless her and keep her!!

Kirsten Stumpf

December 30, 2010

I'm so sorry for your loss. All my good thoughts are flying over the ocean to your family!

December 30, 2010

I'm so sorry for your loss. All my good thoughts are flying over the ocean to your family! Kirsten Stumpf, Berlin, Germany

cynthia boley

December 29, 2010

my thoughts & prayers are with the family.

December 29, 2010

I am honored and blessed to have met your mama and your family. Thank you for letting me part of your mom's last journey. I made her a promise....and I kept it. *hugs*

December 29, 2010

I'm sorry for the loss of your Mother.Know that you & your Family will be in our thoughts & prayers.The loss of a loved one is never easy, but, knowing that she is walking with Jesus, is of some comfort.We will be thinking of you all, take care of each other & God Bless you each and every one!

Helen Truelove

December 29, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss, your mama was a very special person. She always made me smile when I was there. She will be missed, but we all know she is in a better place, and WE WILL SEE HER AGAIN !!! Peace be with you all.

Donna Worthington

December 29, 2010

Esther was surrounded by loved ones and still is.

Denise Vaught

December 29, 2010

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Hope 2011 will bring you all some much needed happiness!

Diana Lee Mullins

December 29, 2010

I love you Mama, I know you are in the arms of Jesus cuz you taught us one day absent in body is to be present with Him. Always in my heart my dearest Mama

JoAnn Stancil

December 29, 2010

To Esther's family, her heart. I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Esther. It has been wonderful for J.D. to have these last years visiting with his sister and talking with her on the phone. He will miss her very much. I am sorry that I will not be able to be with you all on Friday, J.D. will be there. Please keep in contact with us. Look forward to making a trip to see you all later. God's peace and comfort be with each of you and your families. Love JoAnn

Deborah Hill

December 28, 2010

Sorry for your lost Debbie and family your mom was a very sweet lady and now she is a very special angel hope some day you will find some comfort my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family love always

Deborah Hill

December 28, 2010

Debbie I am sorry for your lost.My thoughts and prayer are with you and your family .your mom is our angel now watching over us . Hope one day you will be able to find some comfort love always

Tina Bachman

December 28, 2010

I miss you very much Grandma!

Florence Hugen

December 28, 2010

Esther, as you make your journey into God's loving arms, may you forever be at peace. You have a beautiful family who will miss you dearly as well as friends, as you wear your Angel Wings in heaven may your Family know that you will always be watching over them. "RIP" Esther, you will be missed!!!

We can't clearly see the other side, but it is still there waiting for us.

Jane Jones

December 28, 2010

Debbie, I never had a chance to meet your Mom, but to have raised a daughter as loving, sweet, and kind as you are, she had to have been a fabulous woman. I know you will miss her and my heart breaks for you. I am so sorry for your family's loss. Love you sweet friend. Jane

Rosita Padilla

December 28, 2010

Tami and Family,
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you.

Terry & April Dail

December 28, 2010

Debbie,
I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Betty Bradford

December 28, 2010

You will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

BOBBY WILLIS

December 28, 2010

You will be truely missed, but never forgotten!! LOVE BOBBY WILLIS

Sharon Camden

December 28, 2010

So sorry for the loss of your Mother. Your Family is in our prayers. Sending Love!!
Bubba & Sharon Camden

Pam Worthington

December 28, 2010

Will miss you so much and remember you always

Pam Worthington

December 28, 2010

Will miss you sotruly and remember you always

debbie Morris

December 28, 2010

God saw you getting tired, a cure was not to be; So he put his arms around you and whispered come with me. With tearful eyes we watched and saw you pass away; Although we love you dearly we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest; God broke our hearts to prove to us, he only ...takes the best.

Snoopy Felvus

December 28, 2010

you and your family are in my Prayers. Love ya Esther Morris and always will.. Love Snoopy

Juanita Lee

December 27, 2010

Keeping you and your family in my prayers! love ya

Missing Mama

Myra

December 27, 2010

Mama told me when we were in this place that if I ever needed to talk to her after she was gone I could always find her here

Myra

December 27, 2010

She always made sure she had plenty for them

Myra

December 27, 2010

I called her a pied piper this day;^)

Myra

December 27, 2010

Reckon they liked her a lot too, LOL

Myra

December 27, 2010

She enjoyed them so much

Myra

December 27, 2010

Birds had her interest the most though

Myra

December 27, 2010

mostly junk food I think;^)

Myra

December 27, 2010

Mama loved all animals & enjoyed feeding them

Myra

December 27, 2010

One Day with Mama

Myra

December 27, 2010

December 27, 2010

With Love, Danny & Susan

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