Joyce Morris

It’s common today to have a celebration of life when a loved one transitions out of this world into the next. However, in the case of Joyce Allred Morris, her entire life was already a celebration of each precious moment. Joyce Morris made each day count. Always impeccably dressed, with a beautiful smile, Joyce had an infectious joy about her which spilled over to everyone in her path. Joyce passed away December 4, 2024, just days away from her 90th birthday. Born in Corsicana December 26, 1934, to William Floyd and Susie Bell Allred. Proud of her early life being raised on the Cotton Mill block where her parents were employed. She graduated from Corsicana High School. In 1954 she married the love of her life, Carl Wayne Morris. Supporting one another in a career which ranged from Southern Pacific Railroad, Morris Electric, to residential development and home building. The couple raised four daughters. In 1967 all their young lives would change as Joyce was diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. The family was separated for her to receive treatments at MD Anderson in Houston, while children were raised by two sets of Grandparents. Little hope was given for survival. The will to survive, to develop and show strength in the face of almost insurmountable adversity, is what gave Joyce a voice for Joy. Friends and family recognized a courage and strength in her that became an inspiration for all to keep life in perspective. As years passed, she was also diagnosed with breast cancer, liver cancer and more challenges that she met with strength like no other. This was seen until her passing. Not to be held back by health issues she created new businesses following her interior design dreams. She and sister-in-law Clydell Allred started PJ’s Interiors in 1970’s, Daughter Cindy & Joyce opened The Family Tree Interior design business and Tea Room downtown Corsicana in 1982. Finally, Estate Sales by Joyce Morris was her passion. She developed a reputation of honoring family heirlooms, their history, and gained the respect of many loyal clients. She actually worked on her own estate sale from a distance in the past few months. Volunteering was also important in her life. Working closely with Navarro County Cancer society, American Business Women’s Association, where she was selected Woman of the Year, and served many years on the board of Kinsloe House. Joyce is preceded in death by husband Carl Wayne Morris, brother Floyd Earl Allred, sister-in-law Clydell Allred and nephew Mickey Allred. Survived by daughters Cindy Erwin (Joe), Becky Hollingsworth (Jack), Susan Miller (Vic), and Shannon Lagomarsino (James), Nephew Dennis Allred, and Niece Brigette Allred Franklin, 13 Grandchildren, 17 Great Grandchildren, 2 Great Great Grandchildren and one on the way. The Family would like to thank caretakers Debra Sims, Larronda Lusk and New Century Hospice for the quality care given in these difficult times. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday December 9, 2024, 11:00am at Northside Baptist Church with a time of visitation before the service beginning at 10:00am. Grandsons will be pallbearers.

Joyce Morris

December 26, 1934 - December 4, 2024