Joyce Ann Morris

MIDDLEPORT- Joyce Ann Morris, 59, of Bradbury Rd., died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015 at her residence.

She was born March 30, 1956 in Toledo to the late Paul Perrit and Irene (Milner) Roper. She was a former nurse’s aide. For many years, Joyce and her husband attended the Rutland Free Will Baptist Church.

She was a beautiful person with a beautiful soul. She was a great woman who devoted her life to her husband, children, and grandchildren. She had a big heart and would do anything for a friend. She will be deeply missed.

She is survived by her best friend, her husband, and her soul mate, Charles R. Morris, Jr. of Middleport, who she married on Feb. 14, 1969. She also leaves behind her children; Charles R. (Lisa) Morris, III of Moon Lake, FL, Pamela Ruth (Keith) Wilburn of Northwood, Eric Ray Morris of Middleport, Shawn Morris (Brandy Smith) of Toledo, and Myrtle “Candy” Parker of Dayton, thirteen grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, two brothers; Mark (Helen) Roper of Toledo, and Scott (Sonya) Roper of Alpena, MI, four sisters; Jan Roper of Perrysburg, and Karen Oliger, Barbara Gonzalez, & Judy Roper, all of Toledo, as well as several nieces & nephews.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Lucy Morris, a brother, Paul Eugene Roper, and a sister, Shirley Metcalf.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015 at the Fischer Funeral Home in Danville, with Victor Slutz officiating. Burial will follow in Millwood Cemetery. Calling hours are from 4-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. www.fischerfuneralhome.com