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Melvia Morris Obituary

Melvia June (Hood) Morris, was born in Sulphur Springs, Texas on Saturday, November 25, 1933, to parents John C. and Gertrude (Sloan) Hood. She passed away in Conroe, Texas on Friday, December 21, 2018 at the age of 85.

June was employed with Sulphur Springs State Bank and then City National Bank of Sulphur Springs until her retirement in 1999.

June was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 57 years, Harvey Wayne Morris; granddaughter, Rachel Morris; sister, Laudelle Close and a brother, Jackson Sloan Hood. She is survived by her loving children, Judy Morris Azzo and husband Alex of Houston, Texas, Stan V. Morris and wife Judy of Magnolia, Texas, H. Wayne Morris and wife Sandra of Grand Prairie, Texas. June is also survived by her beloved grandchildren, Zachary Morris and wife Sara, Caitlin Marek and husband Kevin; her great grandchild, Azariah Marek, sister, Donnelle Brosseau of Sleepy Hollow, Illinois and brother, Curtis Ray Hood of White Oak, Texas.

June moved from Sulphur Springs to Tomball, Texas in 2009. She was a life-long Bridge enthusiast, and enjoyed playing the game with her Tomball friends.

In keeping with June's wishes, no formal services are planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to your favorite charity or to:

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

501 St. Jude Place

Memphis, TN 38105

(800) 805-5856

www.stjude.org/donate

Published by The Tomball Potpourri from Dec. 24, 2018 to Jan. 6, 2019.
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My condolences to the family on the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort be with you during your time of sorrow. (Psalm 145:19)

January 1, 2019

Losing a loved one is never easy, but our loving god promises to give the strength and courage you'll need to endure, and to cope with the pain of your loss. He also promises to hold your hand every step of the way. (Isaiah 40:29, 41:10, 13)

January 1, 2019

Please accept my heartfelt condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I'm so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time to comfort you and give you strength.

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December 31, 2018

I am sorry for your loss. Always remember that God is loving and kind and He cares for you. 1Peter 5:6,7

Thomas Wigington

December 31, 2018

My deepest condolences to the family. It's very hard to lose a love one. May God give you peace, hope and comfort during this most difficult time. Romans 15:13

December 28, 2018

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