Fannie Shifflett Morris, 89, of Hampton, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, with family by her side. She was born on April 4, 1935, and was a native of Green County and a resident of Hampton for 70 years. Fannie was a homemaker and a loving and devoted mother, wife, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved raising vegetables in her garden and planting flowers in her yard.
Fannie was preceded in death by her husband, Roy M. Morris; sons Melvin R. Morris and Roy L. Morris; four sisters, Virginia Slaughter, Maryann Page, Bessie Keaton, and Ethel Shifflett; and three brothers, Jesse Shifflett, James E. Shifflett, and William Shifflett.
She is survived by her daughter, Tina Morris Lesser (Butch), and son, Michael A. Morris; 8 grandchildren, Christopher Lesser, Matthew Lesser, Meagan Lesser, Rachel Kidd, Crystal Hildt, Nick Brooks, Sierra Morris, and Elijah Morris; 11 great-grandchildren, Matthew Lesser, Jr., Brendan Lesser, Cohen Lesser, Cheyenne Teeters, Emmalea Teeters, Kate Kidd, Avalyn Lesser, Elisabeth Lesser, Patrick Lesser, Abigail Lesser, and Cameron Lesser; and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 25, at 11:00 a.m. at Peninsula Funeral Home, with a funeral service at 12:00 p.m. Following the service, the burial will be held at Peninsula Memorial Park.
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Loved this dear lady! She will be missed but we shall see again. Mike and Tina, my deepest condolences. May the Lord give you peace and comfort during your loss.
Loved this lady! She will be missed. She is now with the Lord and her family was there to welcome her. My deepest condolences to Mike, Tina and your families. May the Lord give you peace and comfort in your loss.
Mike and Tina,I’m so sorry about Fannie, the family is in my thoughts, and PRAYERS.lots of wonderful memories at family get togethers,always her wonderful butter beans.she was always so sweet to me. Sorry I can’t be there tomorrow,I know you know why but ya will be in my thoughts and Prayers! Love ya🙏🙏💖
Mike and Tina. I’m so sorry about your mom. I know you really loved her by the excellent care you gave her. Sorry I could not make the funeral but you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bring you peace and comfort in the days ahead