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Phyllis Morris Obituary
Craigsville - Phyllis Fleecy Thornton Morris, 89, of Craigsville, Virginia died peacefully Thursday, August 9, 2018 at her home in Craigsville.
She was born February 9, 1929 in Charlottesville, the daughter of the late Arthur and Bessie Thornton.
Phyllis was a lifelong homemaker.
She was a member of People's Baptist Church, who loved her family, especially her many grandchildren. She helped people clean their homes and loved to dance.
Phyllis is survived by her children, Monte Morris and wife Judy, Rebecca Morris, Penny Sprouse and husband Wilford, all of Craigsville; 13 grandchildren, including a special granddaughter, Monica Sprouse and husband Rusty; numerous great and great great grandchildren, a special great grandson, James "Peepers" Sprouse; special lifelong friends, Audrey Cassidy and Martha Coates, a special dog, Ryder; and a special thanks to Hospice of the Shenandoah.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Newton Jay Morris; daughter, Shirley Sprouse; son, Junior Morris; grandsons, Keith Sprouse and Gary Morris; and brothers, Clarce Myers, Condon Crist, and Ramas Morris.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 12, 2018 at People's Baptist Church with Pastor Claude Williams officiating. The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the church. Interment will be in Little River Church of the Brethren Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Richard Fox, Steve Ingram, Marshall Sprouse, John Coffman, Donnie Colvin, Bill Tuttle, Johnny Ingram, and Chris Tuttle.
Memorial contributions may be made to in lieu of flowers to Craigsville Funeral Home, P.O. Box 298, Craigsville, VA 24430.
Arrangements are being handled by Craigsville Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.craigsvillefuneralhome.com.
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August 11, 2018
This great lady was more of a mother to a lot of young men and women in our little town. She never let anyone go hungry, young or old. From what I have been told by my mother I was a part of all that love she had to give. Phyllis was always nice and kept a smile on her face, with something to say. Monica and Rusty, you did a great job taking care of her. she will be missed by a lot of folks.
lorraine thornton
August 11, 2018
RIP- my life long friend, God has you in his loving arms now .I will meet you one day on the other side. Prayers for her family.
deborah thornton
August 11, 2018
phyllis will be missed by so many of us..I remember setting on her porch, the rocking chair..telling her a secret or two and getting advice-She was so good to every one. Micheal was her shining star and my son Jay was his best friend. They spent many hours with her. in her way she taught them values and ol' school ways that can never be replaced.seemed like she always had homemade bread and beans on that old wood stove, Yes Phyllis will be missed by so many but her love and memories will go on forever..My thoughts and prayers are lifted up for this family as they go through this difficult time.
Your Granddaughter
August 10, 2018
Grandma of many, may you now be at peace and rest in the eternal light. Love you. You will be missed.
Susie Morris
August 10, 2018
We are going to miss you Phyllis. We all shall see you soon. Tell everyone hello for us . Love you
~Melisa Shuler
August 10, 2018
So sorry to hear of the passing of Phyllis, she was a dear woman. My thoughts and prayers to the family.
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