Mildred (Billie) Wise Morris
ROCKY MOUNT - Mildred (Billie) Wise Morris, 86, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at Nash General Hospital in Rocky Mount. She was born in Halifax County, February 6, 1924 daughter of the late Roger Marvin Wise and Luetta Capps Wise. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Carroll Morris, and sister, Christine W. Parker.
In her youth she was actively involved in her local 4H Club. She graduated as class valedictorian from Jackson High School, Jackson, N.C. and went on to attend East Carolina Teachers College, Greenville, N.C., for three years. During this time she enjoyed being pen pals with our WWII soldiers. She joined the Nurse Cadet program in 1943 at Park View School of Nursing in Rocky Mount and graduated in 1946. She worked twenty five years as a Registered Nurse at Park View Hospital of Rocky Mount where she was actively involved in administrative and teaching roles. This was her heart's love. She was a member of Living Faith Fellowship Church formerly known as The First Pentecostal Holiness Church of Rocky Mount. She served in her earlier years as the youth choir director and enjoyed using her many talents for the church.
She leaves to cherish her memory, three sons, Robert and wife Karrin W. Morris, Steve and wife Tammy R. Morris, Blake and wife Deborah P. Morris, all of Rocky Mount; four daughters, Joan Carroll Morris of Kinston, Judy M. Nebel and husband Joe of Wilson, Jamie M. Beecham and husband Tim of Nashville, Nancy M. Willis and husband Bill of Rocky Mount; two sisters, Ruth W. Davis of Greenville and Margaret W. Yelverton of Eureka; one sister-in-law, Vera M. Viverette of Rocky Mount; six grandchildren, Jonathan Beecham and wife Donna, Kimberly B. Carson and husband Jared of Winterville, Carroll B. Langdon and husband Travis of Winterville, Robby Morris, Andy Morris and Katie Morris; one great grandchild, Reagan Carson; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of "Billie" will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 10, 2010 in the chapel of Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home with Rev. David Butts and Rev. Linwood Connor officiating. A pew will be reserved for nurses attending from Park View Hospital. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Visitation for family and friends will be 7:00-8:30 p.m., Friday, July 9, 2010, at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. At other times, the family will receive friends at the home of Robert Morris.
Arrangements by Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount. You may share your memories and condolences to the family by visiting www.wheelerandwoodlief.com
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Friday 7/9, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Service
Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Saturday 7/10, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Dear Robert and Karen I know that you were saddened by the death of Robert’s mother. She will be greatly missed by you and her many friends. Though sympathy is small consolation, even when it comes from the hearts of those who share your sorrow, I want you to know how kenly your loss is felt by me and others her knew Mrs. Morris. It was my privilege to know Mr. Morris personally. I had a great deal of respect for her and greatly appreciated her friendship. Although there is little that I can do or say to help y ou in this time of grief, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Fred Turnage
To The Morris Family, Your Mom was like a mother to me. Her and my Mom, Tater, raised practically all the children in the neighborhood. I looked up at her to be one of the most sincere, Christian ladies that I have ever known. I will miss her very deeply but she will always have a place in my heart. Love, Chris Brown