Nellie C. Morris (1921 – 2024)

Nellie C. Morris, 102, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at her home in Front Royal.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 17, at 2:00 p.m. at Prospect Hill Cemetery, with Sammy Campbell officiating.

Mrs. Morris was born November 9, 1921, in Warren County, Virginia, the daughter of the late James M. Craig and Nellie Ritenour Craig.

She was a graduate of Warren County High School and attended Hunter College in New York. She was a U.S. Navy Veteran, having trained for the Navy Hospital Corps at Bethesda Naval Hospital during World War II. She served as a PHm2C.

Mrs. Morris was a charter member of the Front Royal Jaycettes, the Warren Heritage Society, and a lifetime Front Royal Presbyterian Church member. She retired after many dedicated years from VPI & SV Extension Service.

She was married to the late Thomas W. “Sonny” Morris, Sr., for over 50 years before his passing in 1991.

Surviving are three sons, Thomas W. “Tom” Morris, Jr. of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Richard A. Morris (Bertha) of Front Royal and Craig A. Morris, Sr. (Crystal) of Front Royal; one sister, Peggy Fincham of Front Royal; seven grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Morris was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two brothers, James Craig and Albert Craig.

Condolences may be sent to the family at maddoxfuneralhome.com