Viola Elizabeth Morris

Viola Elizabeth Staples Morris

Viola Elizabeth Staples Morris, 78, of Haymarket, Virginia, formerly of Charlottesville died Monday, February 16, 2009, at her home.

She was born in Roanoke, Virginia, on November 22, 1930, the daughter of the late William and Thelma Rock Staples. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Jackie Gilmer and Kitty Starrett; and a brother, Buddy Staples.

Mrs. Morris is survived by her husband, Alvin Edward Morris; her daughter, Sharon R. Morris of Haymarket, Virginia; her son, Gregory Allen Morris of Gainesville, Virginia; one sister, Maxine Marsh; one brother, Ronald Staples; and two grandchildren.

A funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, February 20, 2009, at the Teague Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Keith Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 7 p.m. Thursday, February 19, 2009, at the Teague Funeral Home.

The family suggests that memorials be made to the American Lung Association, 9221 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond, VA 23235.

Friends may sign the guest register at teaguefuneralhome.com


This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.