Shirley Morris

shirley morris

December 21, 1936 ~ March 9, 2017

FUNERAL: 1 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2017, at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with the Rev. Jon Carlstrom officiating. VISITATION: 11 a.m. until service time Thursday at the funeral home. BURIAL: Flat Rock Baptist Cemetery. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Memorial donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or the American Diabetic Association through the funeral home. To view Shirley's memorial video, please CLICK HEREShirley Morris, 80, of Columbus, died at 2:01 a.m. March 7, 2017, at Columbus Regional Hospital.   Shirley was born December 21, 1936, in Jennings County, the daughter of Broadus and Rose Spurlock Webb. She married Jim Morris August 31, 1963. She was a graduate of Columbus High School and an executive secretary at Cummins Engine Company for a number of years before moving to a commodity manager’s position. She owned and operated two different businesses, Corner Cupboard Crafts and International Travel Agency. Shirley was a member of First Baptist Church in Columbus. She was self-educated and enjoyed traveling. She and Jim enjoyed many trips traveling abroad. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. The funeral will be at 1p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2017, at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with the Rev. Jon Carlstrom officiating. Calling hours will be from 11 a.m. until service time Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Flat Rock Baptist Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or the American Diabetic Association through the funeral home. Survivors include her husband, Jim; daughter, Ann E. (Vince) James of Columbus; brothers, Gene (Annice) Webb of Florida and Otis Webb of Edinburgh; and grandchildren, Elizabeth James and Lauryn James. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Carl Webb, Ronald Webb and Danny Ray Webb; and a sister, Frieda Nichter.

 

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  1. Ann So sorry for your loss. You will miss her but you will never forget her. She will always be in your heart. Remember the good times that you shared with her and GOD will see you and your family through the sad times. GOD bless you all!

  2. Jim, Ann, and family, Shirley was such a sweet caring and loving lady. I always enjoyed talking to her and the love she showed me. I know you will miss her but I know she is with God and is whole again. I don’t know if I will make it to the visitation due to being out of town. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Hugs and much love.

  3. I knew Shirley well when I lived in Columbus. She was very instrumental in helping make my catering business a success. I enjoy being around Jim and Shirley and also knew Ann. Shirley was a very kind and caring person. Articulate in every way and always made sure things were done perfectly. I will miss her.

  4. Jim, Ann and girls I am deeply sorry for your loss. Shirley had the sweetest soul of any person I’ve ever met. I love her dearly. She will be missed. Love to you all

  5. Shirley, remember the day’s & laughs we had while working at the MOB, the day your first granddaughter was born, the classy shoes, the inside jokes, memories of you will always bring a smile!


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