Obituaries

Mary Morris

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Mary Victoria (Vicki) Troillett Morris, surrounded by her family, was called home to our Heavenly Father on Monday, August 18th. She was born July 29, 1954 to Clarence and Betty Troillett. Vicki graduated from Mount St. Mary Academy in 1972 and married her best friend and the love of her life, Michael Morris, on June 21, 1975. She spent her life devoted to family as a wife, mother, sister and grandmother. She served her second family at UAMS as a nurse and vascular technician for nearly 40 years. Vicki treasured time spent with her family and friends. Her greatest pleasure was enjoying time at Casa del Lago, the cabin she and Michael built at Greers Ferry Lake. She was a true beacon of love, courage, strength, and service. She created a loving home for her family; a true bond with her friends; and was a ray of sunshine and hope to all she met. Her comforting smile lit up the life of all who knew her. Vicki was one of the strongest and most unselfish souls the world has known. Despite constant health issues, Vicki remained positive and strong. She was a true rock for her family, friends, and loved ones - regardless of her own struggles. Her faith in God was unshakeable. Monday morning, God knew her work on Earth was finished, so He brought her home to Him. She is now at rest in His gentle arms. No words can express how much she will be missed. Vicki is survived by her adoring husband of 39 years, Michael Morris; her loving children Melissa Morris Koehler and Andy Morris; her son-in-law Adam Koehler; the lights of her life - her grandchildren Emma and Ginna Koehler; and her siblings, Ronny (Sheila), Jim (Deborah), Mark (Susan), Chuck (Kelly), Nancy Handloser (Tom), Danny (Cheryl). Vicki also leaves behind numerous beloved nieces and nephews, friends, and extended family. The family will receive visitors from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 21st, followed by a Rosary. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 22nd. Both services will be held at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church in Little Rock. Memorials may be made to UAMS Division of Nephrology Foundation, 4301 W. Markham, #716, Little Rock, Ark. 72205, or University of Arkansas Foundation, c/o Melanoma Research in Hematology/Oncology, UAMS, 4301 W. Markham, #716, Little Rock, Ark. 72205. Arrangement by Smith - North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.smithfamilycares.com.

Published August 21, 2014

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