Gravel Lee

Morris

Mrs. Gravel Lee "Shug" Coates Morris, age 82, a native of the Ebenezer Community of Coffeeville, and a resident of Suggsville Community of Grove Hill, AL was born June 6, 1934 to the parentage of the late Tollie Coats and the late Mazie Ella Cox Coats. She was raised by her uncle John Brooks and her aunt Lennie Cox Brooks. She departed this life May 24, 2017 at UAB Hospital.

She was a member of Saint Peter Baptist Church where she sang in the choir before her health failed. Her favorite songs were, "My Life Is In His Hands", "Walk This Road To Glory", and "When The Gates Swing Open".

She was a 1954 graduate of Wilson Hall High School. Mrs. Morris, a homemaker, enjoyed raising fresh vegetables for her family to enjoy, as well as tending to her beautiful flower garden. Reading was also one of her favorite past times. Mrs. Morris loved basketball and was an avid fan of the Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, and the LA Lakers.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Morris; seven sisters, Pearlie Mae, Elmaree, Ellen Ray, Lela Mae, Delma, Mary Lee, and Dorothy Ruth; and two brothers, Tollie, Jr. and William.

She will forever be cherished in the hearts of her loving and devoted children, one son, Danny Brooks of Packers Bend, Al; five daughters, Gwendolyn (Henry) Briggs of Grove Hill, AL; Alenda (late, Tarzell) Waller of Victorville, CA; Clotilda Morris of Grove Hill, AL, Janice Washington of Grove Hill, AL, and Bronwynne (Ronald) Morris-Jordan of Victorville, CA; seven grandchildren, Jamie (James), Denek La Star, LaJuan, Henry III, Christopher, Breeyon, and LaTrisha; two great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends; two devoted friends, Mrs. Clyde Simpson and Mrs. Lillie Jackson.

Viewing will be Saturday, June 3, 2017, 11am until the 12 noon service at Saint Peter Baptist Church, 3887 Simmons Creek Road, in the Allen Community of Grove Hill, AL; Rev. Matthew Davis, pastor and eulogist. Following burial in the church cemetery, the family will receive friends in the dining hall of the church.

Services with sympathetic care and legendary professionalism entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Road, Jackson, AL. Condolences to the family at www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com and on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page.