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Virginia “Ginny” Carol Morris, 90, of Aldersgate Retirement Community in Charlotte, NC, died peacefully on Monday Sept. 16, 2013. She was born at home to the late Thurman and Fanny Hopper, who ran a farm in Logansport, Indiana. Ginny graduated from Manchester College in Indiana, taught school for a few years and married Dr. Leo R. Morris, her caring husband for 68 years, who will continue to reside at Aldersgate.
Ginny was a devoted and caring wife, mother and homemaker in Midland, Michigan where three children were raised. Upon Leo’s retirement in 1984 from Dow Chemical they moved to Hendersonville, NC and four years ago relocated to Charlotte. Ginny and Leo enjoyed camping, antique collecting and bridge together, as well as extensive travels throughout North America and Europe. She finished a crossword puzzle every day, enjoyed playing piano, was a Bridge Life Master, and an accomplished seamstress. Over the last seven years, she volunteered her talents to Project Linus by making 975 lap quilts for disadvantaged children…more than 11 quilts a month!
Her energy was great, her enthusiasm constant, and her integrity impeccable. She will be remembered for her selfless affable personality, an easy sense of humor, a genuine interest in others, and the thrifty habits she learned growing up in the Great Depression. Ginny had a passion for chocolates but adhered to a strict “only one a day!” regiment. She was proud of her natural hair color, which somehow never turned gray.
Ginny is survived by: her daughter Linda Ferrusco and husband Jesus of Guanajuato, Mexico; her son Wayne Morris and wife Carol, of Charlotte; her son Jeffrey Morris and wife Sue and her granddaughters Hannah and Jaime Morris of Maryville, Tennessee.
A private family service will be held.
Memorials may be made to Heifer International, 1 World Ave. Little Rock, AR 72202, info@heifer.org or Manchester University, 604 E. College Ave. North Manchester, IN 46962, www.manchester.edu/OCA/Advancement.
Carolina Cremation of Salisbury, NC is assisting the Morris family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
Shirley Callan says
I hadn’t played bridge in a long time when we came to Aldersgate and one of my first games was with Ginny. If I had known Ginny was a Bridge Life Master I would have been terribly nervous (more so than I was already). However, Ginny was so sweet and understanding of my mistakes that it was a real pleasure to play with her. She was a very sweet lady and I’m happy to have known her.
Chad Roberts says
Jeff, Sue and family:
So sorry to read about the passing of your mom and grandma. She was always very kind to Jeff’s guests, despite hours of hearing ping pong balls going back and forth in the basement. Recall those days fondly.
Chad Roberts
Irondquoit, N.Y.