Doris Bennett Morris

Doris Bennett Morris, one of God’s precious angels was called home on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at Danville Regional Medical Center. She had been in declining health for the past few months. Doris was born in Pittsylvania Co, Virginia to Aubrey Branch Bennett and Pearl Collie Bennett on July 13, 1931. She lived most of her life in the Ringgold community except for brief periods in Florida and Alaska. Doris was a graduate of Dan River High School and Averett College. She was a member of Kentuck Baptist Church. Area sportsman would remember Mrs. Morris for cutting and fletching arrows for bow hunters in addition to repairing bows at Morris’ store on 360. Doris also worked at Fuquay Pontiac and area banks. In her early years, Doris enjoyed camping and going to Myrtle Beach. She loved and cared for all living things – especially children, flowers, and animals. Doris was predeceased by her parents, a brother, Roy Dudley Bennett, and her husband Edward Jackson Morris. Left to cherish memories of Doris are her devoted son, Edward Dale Morris and his wife, Kay of Danville, VA; three grandsons, Jason Morris and his wife, Heather of Roanoke, VA, Adam Christopher Morris and Matthew Paul Morris of Danville, VA; and four great grandchildren, Jacob Christopher Morris, Haley Mae Morris, Amelia Grace Morris, and Luke Jason Morris; a brother, Ryland Bennett and his wife, Dot of Danville; and a sister-in-law, Becky Bennett of Ringgold, VA. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. from the Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel with the Reverend Allen Mahan and the Reverend Tim McBride officiating. Interment will follow the service in Highland Burial Park. The family will receive friends on Saturday, at the funeral home, from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m. and at other times at the Morris residence, 7300 Old Richmond Road, Danville, VA. Also, they suggest that memorials may be made to the Kentuck Baptist Church Scholarship Fund or the Pittsylvania Co. Animal Shelter. The family deeply appreciates the excellent care given to Doris by the Danville Regional Medical Center staff and area physicians during her illness as well as the attentive care Doris received while a resident at Roman Eagle Nursing Home. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is serving the Morris family.

Doris Bennett Morris

July 13, 1931 - January 29, 2014