It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Ms. Mildred Morris, 97 of Asheville, who transitioned to her eternal home on Friday February 4, 2022 at her residence. She transitioned peacefully & gently at her home, surrounded by her loving son Robert Morris.
Mildred was a loving devoted daughter of John G. and Teddie T. Jones of Hayesville, NC
She was preceded in death by her parents John and Teddie Jones; daughter Dorothy Morris; son Richard Morris.
Well known and loved by so many Mildred Morris opened her heart to many children over the years. Her illustrious career began at The Allen School as a Instructor. She then went on to be an amazing Guidance Counselor and Instructor for Ashville City Schools. After retirement she opened the doors of her home and heart to a newly created daycare "Millie's Love Center". A superb home of amazing love and security. Millie cooked three meals a day, focusing on children belonging to single parents families. She was a amazing baker, chef and accomplished seamstress. Mildred was a proud recipient of "The Great American Families" an honor bestowed upon her by Nancy Reagan, Willard Scott's Great American Families Event, which was held in The White House East Room on June 10, 1986. The award ceremony may be clicking on the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXld9gF-MTQ (at 6:40). She also enjoyed many years of being a loyal parishioner and humbly serving in the role of steward of accounting at Berry Temple Methodist Church. Mildred was an amazing poetic writer, creating a wonderful paperback edition of her lovely booklet about children, love and family titled "Children Are - A Bargain". Mildred Morris would often say " I love you and I like you". This is also a line from her booklet.
Left to cherish her memory are her son Robert Morris, grandchildren; Robbie and Isaiah Morris; Nakia Morris Titus(Dr. Jarrett Titus) of Smyrna, Ga; Jonathan Morris of Chicago, IL; Clara Morris Phillip of Washington DC; great-grandchildren; McKenzie, Brooklyn and Graham; adoring family members; special niece Melodee Edington-Leyshon; special nephew, Noah K. Edington and numerous beloved friends.
There will be a public viewing Friday February 11, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. A funeral service honoring the life of Ms. Mildred Morris will be held Saturday February 12, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. in the chapel of Hart Funeral Service.
Mildred was a loving devoted daughter of John G. and Teddie T. Jones of Hayesville, NC
She was preceded in death by her parents John and Teddie Jones; daughter Dorothy Morris; son Richard Morris.
Well known and loved by so many Mildred Morris opened her heart to many children over the years. Her illustrious career began at The Allen School as a Instructor. She then went on to be an amazing Guidance Counselor and Instructor for Ashville City Schools. After retirement she opened the doors of her home and heart to a newly created daycare "Millie's Love Center". A superb home of amazing love and security. Millie cooked three meals a day, focusing on children belonging to single parents families. She was a amazing baker, chef and accomplished seamstress. Mildred was a proud recipient of "The Great American Families" an honor bestowed upon her by Nancy Reagan, Willard Scott's Great American Families Event, which was held in The White House East Room on June 10, 1986. The award ceremony may be clicking on the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXld9gF-MTQ (at 6:40). She also enjoyed many years of being a loyal parishioner and humbly serving in the role of steward of accounting at Berry Temple Methodist Church. Mildred was an amazing poetic writer, creating a wonderful paperback edition of her lovely booklet about children, love and family titled "Children Are - A Bargain". Mildred Morris would often say " I love you and I like you". This is also a line from her booklet.
Left to cherish her memory are her son Robert Morris, grandchildren; Robbie and Isaiah Morris; Nakia Morris Titus(Dr. Jarrett Titus) of Smyrna, Ga; Jonathan Morris of Chicago, IL; Clara Morris Phillip of Washington DC; great-grandchildren; McKenzie, Brooklyn and Graham; adoring family members; special niece Melodee Edington-Leyshon; special nephew, Noah K. Edington and numerous beloved friends.
There will be a public viewing Friday February 11, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. A funeral service honoring the life of Ms. Mildred Morris will be held Saturday February 12, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. in the chapel of Hart Funeral Service.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Ms. Mildred Morris, 97 of Asheville, who transitioned to her eternal home on Friday February 4, 2022 at her residence. She transitioned peacefully & gently at her home, surrounded by her loving son Robert Morris.
Mildred was a loving devoted daughter of John G. and Teddie T. Jones of Hayesville, NC
She was preceded in death by her parents John and Teddie Jones; daughter Dorothy Morris; son Richard Morris.
Well known and loved by so many Mildred Morris opened her heart to many children over the years. Her illustrious career began at The Allen School as a Instructor. She then went on to be an amazing Guidance Counselor and Instructor for Ashville City Schools. After retirement she opened the doors of her home and heart to a newly created daycare "Millie's Love Center". A superb home of amazing love and security. Millie cooked three meals a day, focusing on children belonging to single parents families. She was a amazing baker, chef and accomplished seamstress. Mildred was a proud recipient of "The Great American Families" an honor bestowed upon her by Nancy Reagan, Willard Scott's Great American Families Event, which was held in The White House East Room on June 10, 1986. The award ceremony may be clicking on the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXld9gF-MTQ (at 6:40). She also enjoyed many years of being a loyal parishioner and humbly serving in the role of steward of accounting at Berry Temple Methodist Church. Mildred was an amazing poetic writer, creating a wonderful paperback edition of her lovely booklet about children, love and family titled "Children Are - A Bargain". Mildred Morris would often say " I love you and I like you". This is also a line from her booklet.
Left to cherish her memory are her son Robert Morris, grandchildren; Robbie and Isaiah Morris; Nakia Morris Titus(Dr. Jarrett Titus) of Smyrna, Ga; Jonathan Morris of Chicago, IL; Clara Morris Phillip of Washington DC; great-grandchildren; McKenzie, Brooklyn and Graham; adoring family members; special niece Melodee Edington-Leyshon; special nephew, Noah K. Edington and numerous beloved friends.
There will be a public viewing Friday February 11, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. A funeral service honoring the life of Ms. Mildred Morris will be held Saturday February 12, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. in the chapel of Hart Funeral Service.
Mildred was a loving devoted daughter of John G. and Teddie T. Jones of Hayesville, NC
She was preceded in death by her parents John and Teddie Jones; daughter Dorothy Morris; son Richard Morris.
Well known and loved by so many Mildred Morris opened her heart to many children over the years. Her illustrious career began at The Allen School as a Instructor. She then went on to be an amazing Guidance Counselor and Instructor for Ashville City Schools. After retirement she opened the doors of her home and heart to a newly created daycare "Millie's Love Center". A superb home of amazing love and security. Millie cooked three meals a day, focusing on children belonging to single parents families. She was a amazing baker, chef and accomplished seamstress. Mildred was a proud recipient of "The Great American Families" an honor bestowed upon her by Nancy Reagan, Willard Scott's Great American Families Event, which was held in The White House East Room on June 10, 1986. The award ceremony may be clicking on the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXld9gF-MTQ (at 6:40). She also enjoyed many years of being a loyal parishioner and humbly serving in the role of steward of accounting at Berry Temple Methodist Church. Mildred was an amazing poetic writer, creating a wonderful paperback edition of her lovely booklet about children, love and family titled "Children Are - A Bargain". Mildred Morris would often say " I love you and I like you". This is also a line from her booklet.
Left to cherish her memory are her son Robert Morris, grandchildren; Robbie and Isaiah Morris; Nakia Morris Titus(Dr. Jarrett Titus) of Smyrna, Ga; Jonathan Morris of Chicago, IL; Clara Morris Phillip of Washington DC; great-grandchildren; McKenzie, Brooklyn and Graham; adoring family members; special niece Melodee Edington-Leyshon; special nephew, Noah K. Edington and numerous beloved friends.
There will be a public viewing Friday February 11, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. A funeral service honoring the life of Ms. Mildred Morris will be held Saturday February 12, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. in the chapel of Hart Funeral Service.
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