Bessie Marie Morris

Bessie Marie Ray Morris, 97, of Paragould, died Monday, December 17, 2012, at Greene Acres Nursing Home. She was born February 26, 1915 in Rector, Arkansas the daughter of the late Elbert and Hattie Burgess Ray. Family members who also preceded her in death are her husband of 75 years, D.M. Buster Morris, grandson, Chad Morris, daughters-in-law, Mitzi, Wanda Lee, Shelbye and June, brother, Woodrow Barnett Ray, and sister, Pauline Dye Day. During her lifetime was a homemaker, pastor's wife and owner and worker in a grocery business. She loved quilting, knitting and painting, but most of all cooking and watching her family enjoy the food she prepared. She was a member of the Grace United General Baptist. She is survived by her four sons and their spouses: Gerald, James and Wanda, all of Piggott; Irvin and Sue of Paragould and Gary and Sue of Lafe; 17 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren and 12 great great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, December 21, at Heath Funeral Home. Her life will be celebrated at Grace United General Baptist Church, 10:00 AM, Saturday, December 22, with Reverend Gary Morris, Reverend Kevin Morris and Reverend Shane Stovall officiating. Interment will follow at Shiloh Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Grace United General Baptist Church. Sign online guestbook at www.heathfuneralhome.com.