Diana Lee Morris

Diana Lee Morris obituary, Salem, IL

Diana Lee Morris

Diana Morris Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sutherland - Rankin Funeral Home on Feb. 7, 2026.
Diana Morris, 76, of Salem, passed away at Salem Township Hospital on February 6th, 2026. She was born on April 20th, 1949, to Leslie and Helen (Dutkovich) Clark in Melrose Park, Illinois. She would marry John Morris on August 10th, 1968, and spend 47 wonderful years together.

She is survived by a son: Derek (Becky) Morris; grandchildren: Cheyenne Morris, Zach (Tesia) Maxey, Nathan Maxey, and Shawn Todd; multiple great grandchildren; a sister: Star Clark; and several nieces and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Leslie and Helen Clark; husband: John Morris; a son: Logan Morris; and daughter: Vicky Maxey.

Diana enjoyed doing crafts and gardening. She worked at Wal-Mart for over 20 years. Her greatest joy came from spending time with family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt.

Cremation rites will be accorded, per family wishes. A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date. Online condolences may be left at www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com or on the Sutherland-Rankin Facebook page.

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