Obituaries

Cornelia Lee Morris

Mrs. Cornelia Lee Morris, of McCrory, Ark. died on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at the age of 99 years. She was the widow of G.L. Morris of McCrory and was preceded in death by her parents, Paul B. and Bessie Johnson Martin of Augusta, Ark. There will be a visitation from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday, May 7 2012 at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home in McCrory followed by a graveside service at Oddfellow Cemetery. The service will be conducted by Rev. Dixon Platt of the McCrory Methodist Church with Thompson-Wilson Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Cornelia was a loving mother and a special "Nane" to her family always. She never met a child she didn't love. She was born in Augusta, Ark. but made McCrory her home after her marriage t oMr. Morris. During her lifetime, she was very active in the McCrory Methodist Church, president of the PTA and worked diligently with the girl scouts among many other things. Mrs. Cornelia was an asset to the community and the county as well. She is survived by two children, Babbie Morris Lovett and G.L. Morris Jr. of McCrory. She was also blessed with five grandchildren, Deborah Lovett Lee and Paul Lovett Jr. (deceased), Alan and Brad Morris of McCrory and Christie Morris Nalos of Memphis, Tenn.; nine grandchildren, Lance Lee of Texarkana, Ark., Kyle Lovett of Chicago, Ill., Kevin, Chloe and Alli Morris and Brenn Bowen all of McCrory, Luke, Alexa and Tess Nalos of Memphis, Tenn.; and two great-great-grandchildren, Harrison and Lydia Lee of Texarkana, Ark. Pallbearers are: Alan, Brad and Kevin Morris, Freddie Nalos, and Lance and Joe Lee. Memorials may be sent to the donor's choice.

Published May 7, 2012

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