Laverne Morris

August 30, 1941 - October 25, 2013

Laverne Morris of Farmington, MO passed away October 25, 2013 in Park Hills, MO at the age of 72 years. She was born August 30, 1941 in St. Louis, MO a daughter of the late Luther Henry and Effie (Hoehn) Woods. On November 24, 1957, she was united in marriage to Jackson Evan Morris Jr., who preceded her in death on December 30, 2006. To this union five children were born; Dwayne Sr. and wife Pamela Morris of Doe Run, MO, Ronald Sr. and wife Deanna Morris of Doe Run, MO, Sherry and husband Edmund Slezak III of Park Hills, MO, Melissa and husband Jason Turner of Jefferson City, MO, and David Wayne Morris who preceded her in death. In addition to her children, Laverne is survived by nine grandchildren; D.J. and wife Megan Morris, Chelsey and husband Chris Crocker, Amber and husband Glenn Province, Robin Morris, Ronald Jr. and wife Crystal Morris, Brie and husband Trent Crews, Courtney and husband Paul Schaeffler, Ryan Turner, and Amy Turner. Eight great grandchildren survive; Jackson, Molly, Cannon, Rylei, Olivia, Sophie, Carter, and Arabella. Also surviving are two brothers; Donald and wife Diane Woods of New Madrid, MO, and Richard and wife Sandy Woods of St. Charles, MO as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Laverne was preceded in death by two sisters, Lucille Wright and Louise Pritchett. Laverne enjoyed making blankets and quilts for her family. She loved her children. She lived and worked for her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Her friends and family knew her as MeMaw. She was a member of Pendleton United Baptist Church in Doe Run, MO.