Minnie Juanita Morris

Funeral services for Minnie Juanita Morris, 88, Lawrence will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Entombment will follow at Memorial Park Mausoleum in Lawrence. She passed away Sunday, March 15, 2015 at her home.

Juanita was born August 17, 1926 in Denning, AR the daughter of Benjamin and Tempe (Pool) Nichols.

She was a homemaker.

She married George Roy Morris on April 22, 1944 in Ozark, AR. He preceded her in death June 10, 2011.

Survivors include three daughters, Onita Myer and husband, John, Lawrence, Mary Kathryn Morris and husband, Bruce N. Humphreys, Overland Park, Annette Evans and husband, Greg, Lawrence; three grandsons, Robert C. Mugridge, Jr., Benjamin Roy Mugridge and wife, Carrie, Jakeb M. Evans and wife, Tammy; one great granddaughter, Madilyn Amy Mugridge; one great grandson, Dalton Roy Mugridge; and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Raymond; and one sister, Alyene Ready.

The family will greet friends from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2015 at the mortuary.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or Douglas County Hospice and may be sent in care of the mortuary.

6 Condolences

  1. Brenda Carpenter on March 16, 2015 at 11:27 pm

    Sorry to hear about Aunt Jaunita passing.Our hearts and prayers are with you.We will all mi$s her ,she was a wonderful lady that we all loved and respected . Love you guys ! The Carpenter Family



  2. JERRY MORRIS on March 17, 2015 at 2:23 pm

    I AM SO HAPPY THAT I WAS ABLE TO SEE HER BEFORE HER PASSING.
    I AM SURE THAT SHE IS WITH UNCLE ROY AND THEY ARE HAVING A GOOD TIME TOGETHER. BLESSING UPON HER SHE WILL BE MISSED
    BY ALL THAT SHE TOUCHED IN LIFE. WHAT A GREAT AUNT,PERSON
    AND LOVED ONE.

    JERRY



  3. Candi Stout on March 21, 2015 at 11:21 am

    For Robert,

    So sorry to hear of your Grandmothers passing. I know it is hard for you, you spoke of her with love and kindness always.



  4. Debbie Feist on March 21, 2015 at 3:09 pm

    Mary and families, so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Thoughts and prayers to the Morris family.

    Debbie Feist



  5. Debra Bruns on March 21, 2015 at 8:53 pm

    We will miss her here on earth but not in our hearts. The memories of Aunt Juanita are some of the best. I know it’s not just me but all that new her. I was proud to be her niece and loved her dearly. Thank you her nice service and the time to gather with family and friends to celebrate her life. Debra



  6. Gaye on March 23, 2015 at 1:53 pm

    Onieta, Mary, Annette and Family,
    We are so sad for the loss of a wonderful women and aunt. So loving and welcoming to those lucky enough to know her. You were blessed to have such amazing parents and we mourn the loss of Aunt Juanita with you.
    GOD Bless you all. Gaye, Roger, and Kitsmiller Family



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