NASHVILLE – Veronica Lewis Morrison, 85, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on August 30, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Robert Roy Lewis Sr. and Effie May Lewis. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Basil Morrison; and her brothers, Douglas Lewis, Basil Lewis, and Robert Roy Lewis Jr.
She graduated nursing school from the Park View School of Nursing and was a Registered Nurse for over 40 years. Veronica married Basil Morrison of Waterloo, Iowa in 1961. She loved spending time with her family especially cooking for Sunday and holiday meals. She enjoyed tending to her vegetable garden and beautiful flower beds of which she had many.
Veronica is survived by her sons, Rodney Morrison (Bridget) and David Morrison (Jenny); her grandchildren, Meredith Morrison and Cameron Morrison; her great-grandson, Eddie Lee Stocks; her sisters, Loretta Carothers and Marie Moore; and her brothers, Carroll Lewis and Leon Lewis (Evelyn).
At Veronica’s request no services are planned.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Our thought and prayers are with you during this time of loss. There are many memories of your parents that our family can look back on fondly. Prayers for strength and courage now and in the days ahead.