{"id":11960,"date":"2023-10-11T06:03:15","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T10:03:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tngenweb.org\/lewis\/?p=11960"},"modified":"2023-10-20T13:32:59","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T17:32:59","slug":"morrison-doris-marie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tngenweb.org\/lewis\/morrison-doris-marie\/","title":{"rendered":"Morrison, Doris Marie"},"content":{"rendered":"

Doris Marie Morrison, passed away peacefully in Fairview, Tennessee, on October 3, 2023, at the age of 89. Born on April 4, 1934, in Humboldt, Tennessee, she was the embodiment of kindness and grace.<\/span>
\nDoris was the daughter of the late Dee Ayers and Bessie Woods. She was the wife of the late Billy Jo James and later, the late Lee Morrison. <\/span><\/p>\n

She is survived by her children Billy Wayne (Donna) James, Phyllis (Ronnie) Collins, Kevin (Cathy) James, Christy (Don) Shepard, Jon (Susan) James, Sandy (Joe) Laba, and Don (Pam) Morrison, brother Bobby (Peggy) Ayers and sister Sue Scott. <\/span><\/p>\n

She was the proud grandmother to 18 grandchildren, David (Emily) James, Darren (Elizabeth) James, Joshua Duncan, Timothy (Mandy) Duncan, Billy (Brittany) Collins, Allen Collins, April (Ramie) Colson, Jessica Johnston, Diresse Smith, Tyler (Hayley) Smith, Gerri (Robert) Giera, James (Danielle) Laba, Jarred Laba, Jessey Laba, Bethany (Tim) Neldrett, Emily (Tim) Towers, Whitney (Edgar) Bermudez, and Courtney (Dustin) Neevel, 32 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews.<\/span><\/p>\n

Doris spent over a decade delivering meals on wheels, bringing not just food but also her infectious joy and compassion to those she served. Her dedication to service was a testament to her unwavering love for her community. To know her was to love her, a sentiment echoed by all who crossed her path. Doris possessed a rare gift, the ability to see the best in everyone, never uttering a negative word about anyone.<\/span><\/p>\n

Her interests were as diverse as they were heartfelt. Doris was an exceptional cook, known far and wide as the Queen of fried pies. Her Hershey’s syrup pie was renowned among family, friends, and churchgoers, a sweet symbol of her nurturing spirit. Doris also loved to sing, her voice a melody that brought joy and comfort to all who heard it. She was a devoted member of the Slippery Church of Christ.<\/span><\/p>\n

Visitation with the family will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at McDonald Funeral Home in Hohenwald.\u00a0 <\/span>Funeral Services will begin at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 6, 2023 at McDonald Funeral Home – Lewis County with John Eglinton & Darren James officiating.\u00a0 <\/span>Burial will follow in the Edwards Cemetery, Hohenwald, TN.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

McDonald Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Morrison family.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ms. Morrison’s Memorial Tribute Video Link: https:\/\/www.tributeslides.com\/tributes\/show\/HHPNLMKFFLWQ4D87<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Doris Marie Morrison, passed away peacefully in Fairview, Tennessee, on October 3, 2023, at the age of 89. Born on April 4, 1934, in Humboldt, Tennessee, she was the embodiment of kindness and grace. Doris was the daughter of the late Dee Ayers and Bessie Woods. She was the wife of the late Billy Jo James and later, the late…<\/p>\n

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