She was born on December 19, 1942 in Winchester. The daughter of the late Arthur and Margaretta Carter Gaither of Winchester.
She married the late James Morris, Jr on July 24, 2004
She leaves behind her son and three daughters; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She is survived by her sister, 26 nieces and nephews, numerous great- and great-grand nieces, and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband James Morris, Jr., son Christopher Young, sisters Margaretta Gaither, Rosa Small, Judith Scott, Katherine Humphries and brothers Lewis Gaither, Arthur Gaither, Jr., William Gaither, Walter Gaither, Thomas Gaither, and Robert Gaither Sr.
She was a 1962 graduate of Douglas High school where she was a member of the Glee Club and band. She was on the Douglas Alumni Committee for many years.
She worked as a Presser at Carpers Cleaners on Piccadilly Street before becoming a seamstress at J. Schoeneman When it closed, she worked for Midwesco filters until she retired.
She was a long-time member of John Mann United Method Church where she sang with such joy on the choir, was a dedicated Usher and faithfully attended Bible study meetings. She loved going to the many programs at Saint Paul Church in part because it was the church of her mother. She was a Daughter of the Elks, Maggie Farrar Desmond Temple 760, and a former member of the Poodle Club. Miz Carol was a fixture on her front pouch on N. Kent Street, and again on Chase Street. Waving and greeting all who passed by with a smile and a cheerful greeting. She attended basketball games at DMMS and later at John Handley to watch her grandsons, and other family members play both Football and Basketball to root for them. She was a long time Redskin Fan and deeply passionate about their games.
She was born on December 19, 1942 in Winchester. The daughter of the late Arthur and Margaretta Carter Gaither of Winchester.
She married the late James Morris, Jr on July 24, 2004
She leaves behind her son and three daughters; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She is survived by her sister, 26 nieces and nephews, numerous great- and great-grand nieces, and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband James Morris, Jr., son Christopher Young, sisters Margaretta Gaither, Rosa Small, Judith Scott, Katherine Humphries and brothers Lewis Gaither, Arthur Gaither, Jr., William Gaither, Walter Gaither, Thomas Gaither, and Robert Gaither Sr.
She was a 1962 graduate of Douglas High school where she was a member of the Glee Club and band. She was on the Douglas Alumni Committee for many years.
She worked as a Presser at Carpers Cleaners on Piccadilly Street before becoming a seamstress at J. Schoeneman When it closed, she worked for Midwesco filters until she retired.
She was a long-time member of John Mann United Method Church where she sang with such joy on the choir, was a dedicated Usher and faithfully attended Bible study meetings. She loved going to the many programs at Saint Paul Church in part because it was the church of her mother. She was a Daughter of the Elks, Maggie Farrar Desmond Temple 760, and a former member of the Poodle Club. Miz Carol was a fixture on her front pouch on N. Kent Street, and again on Chase Street. Waving and greeting all who passed by with a smile and a cheerful greeting. She attended basketball games at DMMS and later at John Handley to watch her grandsons, and other family members play both Football and Basketball to root for them. She was a long time Redskin Fan and deeply passionate about their games.
Family Members
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CPO Lewis Gilbert Gaither
1927–2005
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Margaretta Virginia Gaither
1928–1993
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Arthur Gilbert Gaither Jr
1930–2012
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Rosa Gaither Small
1931–1970
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Walter Ellis Gaither
1934–2006
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Thomas Lester "Tommy" Gaither
1936–2010
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Robert Stanley Gaither Sr
1938–2005
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Katherine L Gaither Humphries
1940–1981
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Judith Ann "Judy" Gaither Scott
1941–2007
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