Betty Jean Jernigan Morris
December 15, 1931 - February 26, 2023
KELFORD, NC – Betty Jean Jernigan Morris, age 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at her home.
Mrs. Morris was born in Lewiston, NC, on December 15, 1931, a daughter of the late Gaither Ree and Betty Burkett Jernigan.
Besides her parents, Betty Jean was preceded in death by her brothers, Leon Jernigan, Joseph Jernigan, and Walter Jernigan; and sisters, Christopha J. Garris, and Ann Minton.
Left to cherish her memory is her devoted husband, Wilbert Lee Morris, Sr.; two daughters, Gina M. Ange and husband, Michael of Plymouth, NC, Jerri M. Peede and husband, Arlen of Powellsville, NC; and a son, Wilbert Lee Morris, II and wife, Rebecca of Kelford, NC, 6 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 4, 2023, from 12:30 pm until 1:30 pm at Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service, Rich Square, NC, prior to services.
A graveside celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at 2:00 pm at the Morris Family Cemetery, Harrell's Siding Road, Kelford, NC, with Pastor Steve Farmer, officiating.
Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be made directly to Wounded Warrior Project, 1990 Fordham Drive, Suite 100, Fayetteville, NC, 28304; or you may donate online by clicking here
Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service – Rich Square Chapel is handling the arrangements for the Morris family and online condolences can be directed to the family by visiting www.garrettsykesfs.com.
December 15, 1931 - February 26, 2023
KELFORD, NC – Betty Jean Jernigan Morris, age 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at her home.
Mrs. Morris was born in Lewiston, NC, on December 15, 1931, a daughter of the late Gaither Ree and Betty Burkett Jernigan.
Besides her parents, Betty Jean was preceded in death by her brothers, Leon Jernigan, Joseph Jernigan, and Walter Jernigan; and sisters, Christopha J. Garris, and Ann Minton.
Left to cherish her memory is her devoted husband, Wilbert Lee Morris, Sr.; two daughters, Gina M. Ange and husband, Michael of Plymouth, NC, Jerri M. Peede and husband, Arlen of Powellsville, NC; and a son, Wilbert Lee Morris, II and wife, Rebecca of Kelford, NC, 6 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 4, 2023, from 12:30 pm until 1:30 pm at Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service, Rich Square, NC, prior to services.
A graveside celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at 2:00 pm at the Morris Family Cemetery, Harrell's Siding Road, Kelford, NC, with Pastor Steve Farmer, officiating.
Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be made directly to Wounded Warrior Project, 1990 Fordham Drive, Suite 100, Fayetteville, NC, 28304; or you may donate online by clicking here
Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service – Rich Square Chapel is handling the arrangements for the Morris family and online condolences can be directed to the family by visiting www.garrettsykesfs.com.
Betty Jean Jernigan Morris
December 15, 1931 - February 26, 2023
KELFORD, NC – Betty Jean Jernigan Morris, age 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at her home.
Mrs. Morris was born in Lewiston, NC, on December 15, 1931, a daughter of the late Gaither Ree and Betty Burkett Jernigan.
Besides her parents, Betty Jean was preceded in death by her brothers, Leon Jernigan, Joseph Jernigan, and Walter Jernigan; and sisters, Christopha J. Garris, and Ann Minton.
Left to cherish her memory is her devoted husband, Wilbert Lee Morris, Sr.; two daughters, Gina M. Ange and husband, Michael of Plymouth, NC, Jerri M. Peede and husband, Arlen of Powellsville, NC; and a son, Wilbert Lee Morris, II and wife, Rebecca of Kelford, NC, 6 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 4, 2023, from 12:30 pm until 1:30 pm at Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service, Rich Square, NC, prior to services.
A graveside celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at 2:00 pm at the Morris Family Cemetery, Harrell's Siding Road, Kelford, NC, with Pastor Steve Farmer, officiating.
Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be made directly to Wounded Warrior Project, 1990 Fordham Drive, Suite 100, Fayetteville, NC, 28304; or you may donate online by clicking here
Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service – Rich Square Chapel is handling the arrangements for the Morris family and online condolences can be directed to the family by visiting www.garrettsykesfs.com.
December 15, 1931 - February 26, 2023
KELFORD, NC – Betty Jean Jernigan Morris, age 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at her home.
Mrs. Morris was born in Lewiston, NC, on December 15, 1931, a daughter of the late Gaither Ree and Betty Burkett Jernigan.
Besides her parents, Betty Jean was preceded in death by her brothers, Leon Jernigan, Joseph Jernigan, and Walter Jernigan; and sisters, Christopha J. Garris, and Ann Minton.
Left to cherish her memory is her devoted husband, Wilbert Lee Morris, Sr.; two daughters, Gina M. Ange and husband, Michael of Plymouth, NC, Jerri M. Peede and husband, Arlen of Powellsville, NC; and a son, Wilbert Lee Morris, II and wife, Rebecca of Kelford, NC, 6 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 4, 2023, from 12:30 pm until 1:30 pm at Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service, Rich Square, NC, prior to services.
A graveside celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at 2:00 pm at the Morris Family Cemetery, Harrell's Siding Road, Kelford, NC, with Pastor Steve Farmer, officiating.
Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be made directly to Wounded Warrior Project, 1990 Fordham Drive, Suite 100, Fayetteville, NC, 28304; or you may donate online by clicking here
Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service – Rich Square Chapel is handling the arrangements for the Morris family and online condolences can be directed to the family by visiting www.garrettsykesfs.com.
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