Mildred Geer Morris

1934 - 2021

Mildred Geer Morris

September 3, 1934 - November 22, 2021

Mildred Geer Morris, 87, of Charlottesville, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2021, at the Hospice House.

Born at Geer in Greene County, Va., on September 3, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Walter Ray and Myrtle Ponton Geer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her only sister, Mary Louise Geer Mawyer and her niece, Shelby Mawyer McAllister.

Before graduating from Lane High School in 1954, she went to work for H.M. Gleason and Company until she joined her friend Charlotte Ramsey in the Real Estate industry in 1977. Mildred went on to earn her realtor's license and was recognized by CAAR as Salesperson of the Year in 1987. Mildred retired from her real estate career in 2013 at the age of 79. Mildred also served as Secretary & Treasurer of the family business, H. & M. Novelty Company, Inc. which she and her husband co-founded in 1966.

She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 67 years, Floyd L. Morris; and her two sons, Cary Allen Morris and his wife, Claire Marx Morris, of Richmond, and Barry Keith Morris and his wife, Lisa Meyer, of Albemarle County, Va. She was a proud, loving and doting Meme to her five grandchildren, Leigh Morris Stisser and her husband, Brian, of Staunton, Carla Geer Morris of Los Angeles, Calif., Keith Allen Morris and fiancée, Anna Lehnen, of Durham, N.C., Caitlin McAllister Morris of Charlotte, N.C., and Grayson Elizabeth Morris of Richmond; and her four great-grandchildren, Evie, Lucy, Charly and Jack Stisser.

In keeping with Mildred's wishes her family celebrated and honored her life in a private graveside service at Holly Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers and food the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 355 Rio Rd W STE 102, Charlottesville, VA 22901 or to the church of your choice.

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