Mable Lear Morris

Mrs. Mable Lear Morris, 90, of Gulfport passed away Saturday, January 29, 2011 in Gulfport.
Mrs. Morris was born December 4, 1920 in State Line, MS. She was a breast cancer survivor.
She was a member of Grace Memorial Baptist Church, where she helped establish the JOY Group and was a member of Dorcas Sunday School and Inspirations. Mrs. Morris retired from the Harrison County School District as a Cafeteria Manager. She enjoyed cooking for family and friend and working in her flower beds.
Mrs. Morris was preceded in death by her parents, Eldridge and Alma Williams; first husband, William H. Lear; second husband, Ray C. Morris; siblings, Burnell Reynolds and Marion Williams; and great granddaughter, Ryleigh Hollifield.
She is survived by her sons, Billy W. (Charlotte) Lear of Richlands, NC and Jim (Cheri) Morris; daughters, Sandra (Tommy) Jones of Gulfport, Alma Rita Franke of Gulfport, and Linda (David) Petrie of Dyersburg, TN; grandchildren, Mike Lear, Tammy Justice, Lisa Brown, Tanya Estep, Kyle Jones, Bethany Gipson, Brittany Dubuisson, Lanie Spears, Stacey Friend, Misty Sigler, Wendy Hollifield, Kim, Lynnee, Danny, Patti, and Donna; 23 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren.
The family would like to thank Dr. Tilley, the staff of Driftwood Nursing Home, Dr. Boles, and the 4th floor nursing staff at Memorial Hospital.
A visitation for family and friends will be held Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at RIEAMNN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport from 10:00 am until 11:00 am, with the funeral service starting at 11:00 am in the funeral home chapel.
Burial will follow at Gulf Pines Memorial Gardens, Long Beach.
Condolences and Memories may be shared with the family at www.riemannfamily.com.