Mildred L. Morris

Mildred L. Morris 83 of Fultondale, Alabama passed on February 8th, 2022 at her youngest daughter’s home in Wilsonville, Alabama. She had battled dementia and advanced Alzheimer’s with her family and loved ones right by her side.

Mildred was preceded in death by 2 husbands Joe Ben Criddle and Frank D.R. Morris, a son Frankie Morris, 2 brothers Amos and Jimmy Boothe, and her sister Betty Jo Armstrong.

Mildred is survived by her four children: MaryJane Caudle (Robin), JoAnn Ingram (Ron), Bobby Joe Criddle (Glenda), Texie Warnick (Michael), her brothers: Walter F. Johnsey (Judy), Larry Johnsey (Grace), her sisters: Mary Lee McMillian, Sandra McGuire (Terry), twelve grand children and twenty-seven great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and extended family.

Mildred L. Morris was born June 5th, 1938 in Bibb County, AL to Margie and Milton Boothe. Since 1972 she lived in her home in Fultondale, Alabama. She was so proud of the beautiful and welcoming home she created. Mildred was lovingly known as Mawmaw! Her kids and grand kids have spent many hours of listening to her stories and singing gospel songs. “Gathering Flowers for the Master’s Bouquet” was her favorite. Mildred spent most of her life self employed. She was a hard working woman and worked until she was 80 years old. She loved the people she worked for and made them an extension of her life.

We are so thankful for all the generous spirits and loving individuals that surrounded Mildred. We would also like to give a special thanks to wonderful people at Hope Hospice for helping guide her in her final days. She was loved and cherished by many and will be deeply missed.

A visitation for Mildred will be held Sunday, February 13, 2022 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at Ridout's Gardendale Chapel, 2029 Decatur Highway, Gardendale, AL 35071, followed by a funeral service at 1:30 PM.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ridoutsgardendalechapel.com for the Morris family.