Mary Carolyn (Jenkins) Morris

Graveside Service for Mary “Carolyn” Jenkins Morris, 91, of Cotaco will be Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. at Blue Springs Baptist Church Cemetery with Brother Bobby Ray Halbrooks officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing.

Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Morris died Sunday, September 3, 2023, at the Hospice Family Care in Huntsville. She was born in 1932 in Florette, AL to William & Mary (St. John) Jenkins. She was a lifelong resident of Cotaco graduating from Cotaco High School, marrying Harold L. Morris in 1950, and raising five children in the community. She was a long-time dedicated member of the Cotaco United Methodist Church, tirelessly supported her husband, children, and grandchildren in their lives, assisted her parents in tending their farm, and was generous to neighbors with food raised from her bountiful garden. Friends and family considered themselves lucky to stop by during mealtime because she was an extraordinarily talented cook and there was always room for one more at her table. She was an accomplished seamstress, making clothes and piecing and quilting over 100 beautiful hand-made quilts for family. She will be remembered for her hard work, generosity, and her love and devotion to family and community.

Survivors include two sons: Gary H. Morris (Denise) of Decatur and Terry L. Morris (Cheryl) of Cotaco; three daughters: Carol Root (Steve) of La Quinta, CA, Patricia Williams (Jim) of Atlanta, GA, and Debbie Halbrooks (Ray) of Hartselle

two siblings: Howard Jenkins (Nancy) of Florette and Lynda Jenkins Gilchrist of Cotaco

 11 grandchildren: Roger Root (Emily), Dustin Root, Jesse Perrin (Anna Marie), Mary Caitlin Brown (Alex), Sara Beth Peebles (Jaxon-alternate pallbearer), Alexandra Carley (Ryan), Austin Morris (Jessica), Kadie Morris, Anna Grace Morris, Krystle McCawley (John), and Lindsay Morris;

 11 great-grandchildren: Jordan Root, Elliott & Miles Root, Brooks, Charleigh & Lincoln Perrin, McCarson Brown, Luke & Caroline Carley, Matthew Morris, and Colten McCawley.

Preceded in death by her husband: Harold L. Morris; parents: William & Mary (St John) Jenkins; siblings: Carl St. John & Hal Jenkins; and grandchildren:  Lindsay & Jordan Williams.

Pallbearers will be: Dustin Root, Jesse Perrin, Austin Morris, Alex Brown, Ryan Carley, and Bill Gilchrist.

In lieu of flowers, please make Memorial Contributions to: Embrace Alabama Kids, 3140 Zelda Court, Montgomery, AL. 36106-2607 or go to, https://embracekids.org

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