Mary Wallace Thomason Morris, 78, of Front Royal, VA, passed away on July 31, 2023.
She was born in Front Royal on May 26, 1945 to Wallace B. and Vera G. (Biggs) Thomason and was a 1963 graduate of Warren County High School.
Mary was an accomplished and passionate local historian and published genealogist with many research credits to her name. For nearly 40 years, Mary enjoyed working as an archivist and historian in her beloved Shenandoah Valley, at the Warren Heritage Society, Handley Library Archives, and most extensively, 33 years at the Clarke County Historical Association.
For the last 48+ years, Mary was a proud Navy wife to Maynard S. “Skip” Morris Jr, though he has loved her since they were kids. Aside from her husband, Mary leaves behind their daughter, Jane (Morris) Kennedy and her husband, Mark; three grandchildren, Madelyn, Sean, and William “Riley” Kennedy; as well as many special cousins. Mary spent her final days at peace, surrounded by her loved ones at her daughter’s home in Star Tannery, VA.
Mary was a life-long advocate and lover of animals, especially cats. In lieu of flowers, please send donations “In memory of Mary Thomason Morris” to the Humane Society of Warren County or contribute to the Mary Thomason Morris Memorial fundraiser on Facebook.
Please join us in celebrating Mary’s life on August 24, 2023 from 3-5pm at the Burwell-Morgan Mill in Millwood, VA.
wonderful lady and so beautiful and supportive of my children and I after the death of our beloved Deborah. Tee was her beloved cousin and friend. Love to Skip and Janey and family
Janie Beth…Your mom was always so kind to me as your teacher and when I lived across the street on Manassas Ave. May God comfort you and give you peace as you go through this difficult time of loss.
Mrs. Waters! Mom and I spoke about you while we were reminiscing about all the field trips and school presentations she did. Half my friends thought she was a teacher and they all called her mom! Great memories!