Viola Carrington Morris

DURHAM Viola Carrington Morris, lifelong resident of Durham, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015. The daughter of the late Ira Wyche Carrington and Ida Lee Castle was also predeceased by her husband, Robert Alexander Morris and is the last surviving member of her family. She was a homemaker of the holiness faith who loved to cook, and play with her nieces and nephews. She also played the piano, guitar, and harmonica.

Mrs. Morris is survived by her daughter, Donna Johnson and husband Gerald; granddaughter, Deborah Christie and husband Ron; great-grandson, Cameron, in addition to numerous nieces, nephews, grand and great-nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held Tuesday, January 19, 2015 at 2 pm at Maplewood Cemetery with Pastor Glen Brock officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 12:30-1:30 pm prior to the service at Hudson Funeral Home. Flowers are acceptable as well as memorials to the charity of one’s choice. Online condolences can be made to www.hudsonfuneralhome.com.