Virginia Lee Morris

April 5, 1952 – August 22, 2026

Virginia Lee Morris passed away on August 22, 2026, in Belton, Texas, at the age of 74. Born on April 5, 1952, in Marion County, Texas, she was Virginia to those who knew her, MiMi to her grandchildren, and Mom to her sons. No matter what name you called her, she was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.

Virginia was loving, funny, spirited, stubborn, and wonderfully ornery. She was never one to hide how she felt. If she was happy, you knew it. If she was mad, you definitely knew it. She had no problem speaking her mind, and those who knew her well understood that was simply part of who she was.

But just as fiercely as Virginia could speak her mind, she loved hard. She loved her family deeply and without reservation. With Virginia, you always knew where you stood, and you always knew you were loved. Beneath her fiery personality was a caring woman with a big heart who would do whatever she could for the people who mattered most to her.

Virginia was a Christian woman whose faith remained an important part of her life. She faced life with strength, determination, and a steady spirit. She experienced her share of difficult times, but she continued moving forward and remained devoted to the people she loved.

Virginia had a way of making her presence known. She brought laughter, personality, and sometimes a little fire wherever she went. She could make you laugh, give you her opinion whether you asked for it or not, and keep everyone around her on their toes. Those things were part of what made her Virginia, and they are part of what her family will miss most.

Virginia worked hard throughout her life and took pride in doing what needed to be done for the people she loved.

Above all else, family was at the center of Virginia’s world.

She is survived by her partner of the last six years, Terry Whindam; her sons, Scottie Morris, Clinton Morris, and Joseph Morris; her grandsons, Sean Morris and Ryan Morris; her granddaughter, Melanie Ann Morris; and her great-granddaughter, Ammeryn Smith.

She is also survived by her sisters, Patti Rafferty, Mary Blair, and Barbara Havner, along with extended family members and friends who will continue to cherish her memory.

Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Scott Morris; her sister, Melanie Anne Walters; her brother, Roy Lenn Whiteley; her mother, Josie Whiteley; and her father, Roy Whiteley.

Virginia enjoyed the simple things in life. Bingo was her favorite pastime, and she also enjoyed gambling and the excitement that came with it. She loved to travel, even though she was not able to travel as often as she would have liked.

More than anything, Virginia enjoyed being with her family. The conversations, laughter, teasing, stories, and time spent together meant more to her than anything else. Those moments are now memories her family will carry with them for the rest of their lives.

Virginia passed away following complications related to COPD, an illness she faced toward the end of her life. Even through those hardships, she remained strong and continued to be herself.

In the final months of her life, Virginia spoke openly about her faith and about the day when her time on earth would come to an end. She said that she was not afraid to meet the Lord and that when her time came, she would be ready. Those words now bring a special measure of comfort to the family she leaves behind. They knew where her faith rested, and they knew that she faced what was ahead with peace rather than fear.

The family can find comfort in the words of John 14:2–3:

“In my Father’s house are many mansions... I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself.”

While saying goodbye brings tremendous sadness, the family can find peace in knowing that Virginia had already made peace with that journey. They can hold tightly to their faith and to the hope that the Lord she said she was ready to meet was there to welcome her home.

Virginia Lee Morris will be remembered as a devoted mother, MiMi, great-grandmother, partner, sister, and friend. She was funny, stubborn, outspoken, ornery, loving, and completely herself.

If she loved you, she loved you with everything she had. If she had something to say, she usually said it. And if she was mad at you, chances are you knew that too. But those who knew Virginia also knew the heart behind all of it.

She loved hard, laughed often, spoke her mind, and left an impression that will never be forgotten.

Although she is no longer here with us, the love she gave, the laughter she created, and the memories she left behind will continue to live on through her children, grandchildren, great-grandchild, family, and friends.

Her family will miss her voice, her laughter, her stubbornness, her fire, and most of all, her love.

And as difficult as it is to let her go, the family can find peace in remembering Virginia’s own words: she was not afraid, and when her time came, she was ready.

May she rest in eternal peace, and may her memory forever be a blessing to all who knew and loved her.