Gale Laverne Fender Morris

Gale Laverne Fender Morris, 84, of Morganton, NC, passed away, Friday, January 7, 2022. Born on October 30, 1937, she was the daughter of the late L.T. Fender and Eva Branch Fender. Gale was a member of Drexel First Church of God. She loved her family very much. Gale enjoyed her flowers and playing bingo.

Gale is survived by her daughter, Lisa Morris Curtis and her son, Frank Morris Jr., along with his wife, Ann; she had 3 grandchildren, Brandon Elliot, Christopher Curtis, Jr., along with his wife, Roxishanne, and Garen Morris; as well as 3 great-grandchildren, Max, Atticus, and Aurora Curtis. She is survived by her sisters, Charlene Ramsey, Wanda Fulbright, Phyllis Dale, along with her husband, James and her longtime caretaker and special friend, Cathy Riddle.

In addition to her parents, Gale is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Morris, Sr., sister, Betty Grady; and brother, Bud Fender.

A graveside service will be held at 2pm, Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Burke Memorial Park.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.