Shirley Rabun Morris Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Shirley Rabun Morris, 87, of Harlem, GA, entered into rest July 15, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Shirley attended Georgia Teachers College in Statesboro, Georgia and received her Bachelor of Science in Education in 1957. She was a teacher with Columbia County School System for 27 years. Shirley was an exceptional wife and mother. She cared deeply for her family and friends and found great joy in serving and nurturing them. She was known for her Southern home cooked meals. She loved going to the Senior Center daily when she was able. She was a community supporter; member of the Woodmen of the World, fraternal organization member, and Eastern Star member. Mrs. Shirley was a member of Kiokee Baptist Church and enjoyed the sweet fellowship of the Tracy McDaniel Sunday School Class. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, C. D. Morris; her daughter, Cathy Thurmond; two sons, Daniel (Jana) Morris and Daryl Morris; eight grandchildren, Danny (Candi) Thurmond, Dustin (Savannah) Thurmond, Lacy Mosley, Mitchell Morris, Dara Morris, Clay Morris, Bailey Morris, and Dylan Morris; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Derick Morris; parents, Edward and Stella Rabun; and sister, Mildred Staples. Funeral Services will be held 11AM, Monday, July 18, 2022, at Kiokee Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Hartman officiating. The family will receive friends from 3PM until 5PM Sunday, July 17, 2022, at Starling Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Danny Thurmond, Dustin Thurmond, Mitchell Morris, Clay Morris, Dylan Morris, and George Barton. Honorary pallbearers are members of the Tracy McDaniel Sunday School Class. The family wants to extend their special appreciation to nurse, Faye Scott, the ladies of Crescent Hospice and Billy Roberts.

Shirley Rabun Morris

May 17, 1935 - July 15, 2022