Effie “Peggy” Hager Morris, age 88, of Buffalo Grove, IL, formerly of Valdese, NC, and Beckley, WV, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021.
Peggy was born May 8, 1932 in Beckley, West Virginia to the late John and Nannie (Pack) Hager. The youngest of eight children, she was born at home and named after the neighbor that helped deliver her.
At nineteen, she married Bud Morris and moved to Arlington, VA where her daughter, Terrie, was born. The family later moved to Miami, FL where Peggy worked as an insurance claims clerk. After moving to Valdese, NC in 1973, she worked in the business office at Valdese General Hospital for many years.
In 2019, Peggy moved to the wonderful Sunrise Senior Living in Buffalo Grove, IL, to be close to her daughter and family.
Peggy was a great animal lover, caring for many a stray dog and cat over the years, she fretted over any animal’s neglect. Her bird feeders were never empty and her birdbath never dry. Famous for her cheese braids at Christmas, she loved to bake for family and friends. She also loved her community at Christ United Methodist Church, and her family, of course, who will miss her always.
She is survived by her daughter, Theresa (Donald) Morris Stewart of Buffalo Grove, IL; grandchildren Sharifa Abubaker, Andrew (Jessy) Stewart, Ian (Annette) Stewart, all of Chicago; and numerous nieces and nephews. Her first great-grandchild is due in May.
In addition to her parents, Peggy is preceded in death by her beloved husband Bud Morris, and all her brothers and sisters: Clarence, Norvel, Fred, Edith, Otho “Boots,” Jack and Laura Bell.
The family will receive friends from 10am to 11am, Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Christ United Methodist Church. The funeral service will be held at 11am in the church. Burial will follow at Burke Memorial Park.
Covid-19 protocols will be observed.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Christ United Methodist Church in Drexel, NC, P.O. Box 38 Drexel, NC 28619.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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