Mrs. Betty Holland Morris
07/13/1937 - 03/18/2026
Betty Holland Morris, 88 of Lake Gaston, passed away March 18, 2026 at Carolina Reserve in Durham, NC, with her family by her side. She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Leon V. Morris; her daughter, Faith Rios (Daniel) of Graham, NC; her son, Timothy Leon Morris of Hampton, VA; 4 grandchildren, Daniel Austen Rios (Melissa) of Durham, NC, Madison Rios Idriss (Xavier) of Chicago, IL, Nicolas Antonio Rios (Cordelia Grace) of Greenville, NC, Alex James Rios of Durham, NC; and 3 great-grandchildren, Cruz, Naomi and Jude. Born in Suffolk to her late parents, John and Mary Holland, she grew up in Hampton, VA was a graduate of Hampton High School. She and Leon enjoyed their many years together and retired to the Lake Gaston, VA area, where she was a member of St. Peter The Apostle Catholic Church and the Lake Gaston Ladies Club. A memorial Mass Service will be held Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. in St. Peter The Apostle Catholic Church, Ebony, VA. A private interment will be held in Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk, VA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Alzheimer's Association. Online condolences may be made through our website, www.crowderhitecrews.com. Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Morris family.
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Praying for you and your family during this difficult time.
I am deeply sorry for the loss of your Mother. Her memory will live on through the love she gave and the lives she touched,
My deepest condolences
My deepest condolences to Mr Morris, Faith , Timothy and the family . Sending a hug and prayers 🙏
MR
I AM SADDENED BY THE LOSS OF A DEAR FRIEND FROM HIGH SCHOOL. I SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO MY LIFE LONG FRIEND LEON AND HIS FAMILY.
BETTY WILL BE MISSED BUT REMAIN IN OUR HEARTS AS THE BEAUTIFUL PERSON SHE WAS.
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Leon & Family:
We are so sorry for your loss. Betty was such a sweet lady. Will never forget Saturday night dinners after Mass at Pinos and Lake Gaston Pizza, as well as Durham Bulls games. You truly have a Heavenly Angel looking over you. RIP Betty.
John & Kathy Husson
Old friends
Our deepest sympathy to Leon and family. Betty was a dear and you could tell the commitment between the two. Many good times are remembered. Rest in peace.
Betty Morris
To Leon and family. This is such a sad loss and my heart goes out to you. You and Betty were always such warm and friendly neighbors and welcomed us with open arms into our Lakeview Estates home. I can still see Betty walking the road and always with that beautiful smile she shared generously with everyone. I am certain it is still on her face for all in heaven to see. My Sincere Sympathy
Leon and family,
So sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. She was one of the sweetest and we always had a nice chat about our two granddaughters who were the same age and what they were doing at any given time over the years. I know you will all miss her…she loved each of you beyond your imagination. May she rest in peace.
Neighbors
Leon and family, we are so sorry for your loss. We will always remember the times we were able to share with the two of you. Our deepest condolences.
Madrid neighbors
Our condolences to you Leon, and all the extended family. We remember the wonderful times we had here 40 years ago, and cherish all of them. You were a great leader as OICC MED expanded rapidly and just like the SeaBees we got the job done. My times with you on the Chesapeake Bay are treasured. May Betty now rest in peace – descanse en paz.