Martha Lou (Hayes) Morris. Born in Florence, Alabama on June 13, 1934. She has gained her heavenly reward and eternal rest on November 8, 2026. She remained a faithful child of God her entire life, serving the church as the wife of an elder at Chisholm Hills Church of Christ during her more than 70 year marriage to husband, Howard. Survived by daughter Karen Leupold and son-in-law Phil, son-in-law Don Wilson, Grandchildren Chad Wilson (Amanda), Heather Denis (Kevin), Stefan Crafton (Stacia), Cory Wilson (Jennifer), Lindsay York (Brandon), Brittany Brazile (Kevin), Caycee Fowler (Lee). Great grandchildren Annsley Harriman (Reed), Ann Marie Wilson and Charlie Wilson, Anna Paris, Ethan, Jack, Drake and Finley Wilson, Tyler Denis and Missie Denis, Hadley, Linden, Channing, Gibson and Tesslee Crafton, Timothy, Charlotte and Caroline York, Saylor, Ruby, Lennie and June Brazile, and great-great grandchildren Ella and Jack Harriman; sister Theresa Young and several nieces and one nephew. Mrs. Morris was preceded in death by husband Howard Morris, daughter Sadricia Wilson, parents Fred and Pauline Hayes, mother and father-in-law Harry and Mary Sue Morris, sister Joyce Hale and brother Larry Hayes. Graduated from Coffee High School in 1952. Married to her husband Howard from June 28, 1952 until his death August 20, 2022. She worked for Colonial Manor Hospital for several years before going to work for a local anesthesiologist. When her daughters were both young, she worked as the office administrator at Eastside Elementary School in Decatur, AL where the family lived across the street from the school and enjoyed many happy times together. She and Howard travelled to many different places throughout their marriage with their Hawaiian trips always being their favorites. They especially enjoyed traveling the country in their motorhome and serving many others during their years with the Sojourners organization. They especially loved helping at various Children’s Homes and at Delano Bay Christian Camp in the Pacific Northwest. She was known by many to be an excellent cook and talented homemaker. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff of Lauderdale Christian Nursing Home for their care and devotion to Mrs. Morris throughout her final years. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Chisholm Hills Church of Christ. Mrs. Morris will be interred with a graveside service at Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens on November 14, 2026 at 11 am.
