Velma Lee Starling Morton Obituary in Dalton at Willis Funeral Home

Obituary For Velma Lee Starling Morton

MRS. VELMA LEE STARLING MORTON – AGE 97, - Of Summerville, Georgia passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022. She was born on August 1, 1924 in Menlo, Georgia to her loving parents, the late Giles Starling and Eula Williams Starling. She was married to the late Frank Morton, Jr. for forty-two years and five children were born to their union. She was preceded by her grandson, Rodney Jackson, great grandsons, Rickey Jackson, Jahari “Jack” McCutchins, and other relatives. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and she loved to travel, flowers, quilting, and Flea Markets.

Survivors are her loving family, Wiley Joe (Curtiss) Morton of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Frank Gary Morton, Sr., of Trion, Georgia, Stanley Deforest (Dorothy) Morton of Lizella, Georgia, Kenneth Scott (Faye) Morton of Trion; daughter, Judy Lorriane Adams of Summerville, Georgia; ninety-three grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins; special family friends, Myrtis Evans, Teresa Knowles, Marcellous Knowles; other relatives, and friends.

Graveside Service and Interment will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 2:00 P. M. at Allgood Cemetery in Trion, Georgia with Pastor Robert Barrett and other Ministers officiating. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

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The First North Georgia Missionary Baptist Association sends our prayers of Love and Comfort. Blessings to Each of you for now and days to com.e
Rev. Terence Hambrick, Moderator Rev. William Tramble, Jr. Vice Moderator Sis. Shirley White, Pres. Women's Auxiliary

My condolences to the Morton family,May God continue to bless you. T Myrick (Neighbor) Stanley & Dorothy

We are so sorry to hear of Velma Lee passing. Velma was a very special woman of God who had a tremendous influence on our family, She will be missed but our comfort comes in knowing that she is most certainly in the arms of God and we will see her again. The Charles William Starling family - Dalton, Ga

I would like to express my deepest condolences to the family of Mama Velma. My prayers are with you all. Mama Velma was a special woman, with a special kind of love. I thank God that He placed me on the path to receive some of that special love that Mama Velma had to give. She gave some of the best kisses. It's been an honor to call her my family. May God comfort and strengthen you all. Supplying your every need. I love you all.
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