Nellie C. Morris, 102, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at her home in Front Royal.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 17 at 2:00 p.m. at Prospect Hill Cemetery with Sammy Campbell officiating.
Mrs. Morris was born November 9, 1921 in Warren County, Virginia, daughter of the late James M. Craig and Nellie Ritenour Craig.
She was a graduate of Warren County High School and attended Hunter College in New York. She was a U.S. Navy Veteran, having trained for the Navy Hospital Corps at Bethesda Naval Hospital during World War II. She served as a PHm2C.
Mrs. Morris was a charter member of the Front Royal Jaycettes, charter member of the Warren Heritage Society and a lifetime member of Front Royal Presbyterian Church. She retired after many dedicated years from VPI & SV Extension Service.
She was married to the late Thomas W. “Sonny” Morris, Sr. for over 50 years, before his passing in 1991.
Surviving are three sons, Thomas W. “Tom” Morris, Jr. of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Richard A. Morris (Bertha) of Front Royal and Craig A. Morris, Sr. (Crystal) of Front Royal; one sister, Peggy Fincham of Front Royal; seven grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Morris was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and two brothers, James Craig and Albert Craig.
Best. Aunt. Ever.
Some of my earliest childhood memories are of Aunt “Winks” visiting her mother (my grandmother) and me at lunchtime. She was not fond of my first name and always called me “Boots.” At the time, she was working at a bank on Main Street and often brought me gifts of newly issued uncirculated coins. I spent many happy hours at her house playing with my cousin Craig. I always liked to think she saw me as the daughter she never had. She very much loved cardinals and since her passing, I’ve seen a cardinal out of my kitchen window a number of times which is unusual for this time of year (I rarely see them except during the winter when they are constantly at my bird feeders). This unseasonable visitor always brings a smile and sweet memories of my favorite Aunt Winks. May she rest in peace.