Marcene Johnson Morris

MORRIS, MARCENE JOHNSON - age 86 of Athens, died Wednesday morning at Athens Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Hamilton County and was a daughter of the late James R. and Jessie Lawson Johnson. She was also preceded in death by: her husband, A. C. Morris, December 30, 1999; sisters and brothers-in-law, Bill and Mary Jean Sprinkle, Helen and J. R. Curtis; brother, James L. Johnson; nephews, Billy Sprinkle and Mike Curtis. She retired from South Central Bell after 35 years of service. She was a member of Athens Christian Church and a member of Telephone Pioneers of America. She is survived by: her son and daughter-in-law, Eddie and Faye Morris, Athens; granddaughter and spouse, Sandy and Chris Sisk, Charlotte, NC; grandson and spouse, Rusty and Mary Emily Morris, Knoxville; great grandchildren, Mary Handley Morris, Caroline Morris, and Loren Clair Sisk; one sister in-law Veda Corcoran, Athens; one brother in-law, Newell Morris, Oak Ridge; niece and spouse, Ann and Billy Schultz, Athens; nephew and spouse, Charles and Joyce Morris, Harlan, KY. A graveside service will be conducted at Cedar Grove Cemetery 10:00 a.m. Friday with Rev. Mike Hubble and Rev. Jason Gattis officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Jerry Smith Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be: Carl Richeson, Troy Giles, Bob Littleton, Bobby Kyker, H. L. Patterson, Warren Hall and Bill Schultz. The family suggests memorials be made to: Athens Christian Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 1405, Athens, TN 37303. Jerry Smith Funeral Home is serving the family of Marcene Johnson Morris. If you are unable to attend this service or visitation you can sign the guest register at: www.jerrysmithfuneralhome.com.