Elizabeth A. Morris of Cross Lanes, joined her Heavenly Father and son in Heaven on Monday, November 22, 2010.

Known to her family and friends as "Liz," she lit up a room when she walked in with her smile and joy for life. From a very young age she lived her life as a Christian by letting her light and laughter uplift those she knew and loved. She was a loving mother and devoted and faithful wife.

She lived in St. Albans most of her life and felt so blessed and privileged to have shared so many wonderful memories with her husband , son and family.

Elizabeth was a graduate of St. Albans High School and was the owner and manager of American Heritage Realty and Property Management. She was a member of the Kanawha Valley Board of Realtors and earned her G.R.I. designation from Graduate Realtors Institute and was a graduate of the National Association of Parliamentarians.

She served as President of the Dunbar Women's Club and as President and Director of the St. Albans Housing Authority. Elizabeth was a former employee of the WV Department of Health and Human Resources, the WV DMV and the Diamond Dept. Store.

Preceding her in death were the love of her life, her son, Sgt. (Kan Co. Sheriffs Dept) Michael Phillip Morris; her parents, Herbert H. and Dosha A. Paul; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, former Charleston Police Chief, Lawrence and Evelyn Morris; her brothers, Clifford Lee Paul, Sgt (Charleston PD) Earnest Watson Paul; sister-in-law, Linda Paul and brother-in-law, Corporal (Charleston PD) Larry W. Morris.

Elizabeth is survived by her loving husband, Retired Kanawha County Chief Deputy Phillip L. Morris (also former Lieutenant with Charleston PD) of Cross Lanes; brother, Herbert O. Paul of St. Albans; sisters-in-law, Carolyn Morris, Dianne Salyers, Rusty Paul, Patricia Paul and (Retired Corporal) Margie Sadler and her husband, (Ret. Capt) Chuck. Also surviving are nieces and nephews, Lynn Smith, Retta Hyatt, Earnest W. Paul, II, Sara Deleonardis, Clifford L. Paul, Jr., US Marshall Christine Jarrett, Cindy Dickey, Sara Novak, Melissa Bird, Mindy McFarland, Amy Sadler and Aaron Sadler.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, November 28, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar, with the Rev. George R. Pauley and the Rev. Archie Snedegar officiating. Entombment will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday, November 27, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.

A Prayer

Lord, grant me strength from day to day

To bear what burdens come my way

Grant me throughout this year

More to endure and less to fear

Le me not bitterly complain

When cherished hopes of mine prove vain

Lord, as the days shall come and go

In courage let me stronger grow.

Lord, as I start everyday

Help me to put my faults away

Let me be big in little things

Grant me the joy which friendship brings

Keep me from selfishness and spite

Let me be wise in what is right

When ever my time shall end

Let it be said I've been the friend

Have lived and loved and labored here

And in your hands I shall have no fear.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Denise Tucker and her son, Derek Walker for their love and assistance.

Arrangements are in the care of Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.