Marjorie Nell Matthews Morris
Marjorie Nell Matthews Morris
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Marjorie Morris Obituary
Mrs. Marjorie Nell Matthews Morris of South Boston, VA, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at the age of 93. She was born on June 4, 1932, in Mecklenburg County, VA, to the late William Ollie Matthews and the late Jettie Bowen Matthews. She was married to the late William Edward Morris.
Mrs. Morris was a member of Seven Oaks Baptist Church. She loved the Lord, her church, and her church family. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. One of her passions was playing the piano and organ. She also enjoyed cooking, attending family functions, and going out to eat with her family. She retired from J.P. Stevens after 48 years of dedicated service.
Mrs. Marjorie Morris is survived by:
Two Sons
Mark Morris (Melissa) of Maysville, NC
Delbert Morris (Nancy) of Virgilina, VA
Two Daughters
Angela Crenshaw of South Boston, VA
Charlotte Norton of Scottsburg, VA
Four Granddaughters
Cynthia Morris (Jesse) of Morrisville, NC
Anna Morris (Jeremy) of Hubert, NC
Jessica Chitwood (Jeff) of Alton, VA
Melissa Truitt (Tyler) of Roanoke, VA
Eight Great-Grandchildren
Special Niece
Shelby Schout
Special Friend
Barbara Jean Hamlett
Preceded in death by:
One grandson, Jonathan Lee Peck
Two sons-in-law, Larry Crenshaw and Jeff Norton
Two sisters, Gertrude Lane and Clara Overbey
Three brothers, Lawrence Matthews, Woodie Matthews, and J.D. Matthews
The family will receive friends on Thursday evening, December 11, 2025, from 6:00–7:30 PM. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 2:00 PM at Powell Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Walter Yancey and Rev. Chuck Barton officiating. Burial will follow at Halifax Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends other times at 1023 Foster Lane South Boston, VA 24592.
Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be shared at www.powellfuneralinc.com
Arrangements are by Powell Funeral Home and Powell Cremation Services,
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