Anna Loree (Tilson) Morris
Funeral services for Anna Loree (Tilson) Morris, 81, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 25, 2013 in the Rose Chapel of the Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Morris died 4:45 p.m., Friday, June 21, 2013 at the Ozarks Medical Center. She was born May 28, 1932 in Howell County, Missouri to Herbert Collins and Opal Fox Collins. She graduated from the Dora High School with the Class of 1950 and on March 7, 1953, was married at Wichita, Kansas to J B Tilson who preceded her in death on May 17, 1990. On January 31, 1996, she was married at Cotter, Arkansas to Robert Morris. Mrs. Morris enjoyed playing the mandolin and guitar and sang as a member of the Gospel Chords; she enjoyed quilting and fishing and often kept in touch with her family and friends by means of a text message. Anna was a Christian and a member of the Calvary General Baptist Church of West Plains, Missouri.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Morris, of the family home; three sons, Jay Tilson and wife, VeAnn, Union, Missouri; Timothy Tilson and wife, Donna, West Plains, Missouri and Jeffrey Tilson and wife, Sherri, West Plains, Missouri; three daughters, LaRee Stevens and husband, Gary, West Plains, Missouri, Sherry Robinson and husband, Bruce, West Plains, Missouri; and Lynda Coy and husband, Vernon, Tecumseh, Missouri; two step-daughters, Bobbi McMahon and husband, Pat, Willow Springs, Missouri and Cindy Harper and husband, Rodney, West Plains, Missouri; fifteen grandchildren, Lynn Weber, Sande Rachbaumer, Roni Weaver, Marty Witt, Kylea Phipps, Kerri Pruiett, Shon Brubaker, Jon Brubaker, Casey Gale, Lacey Lee, Jenni Tilson, Jesse Tilson, Amber Squires, Leslie Harper and Jerry Robert Harper; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Norma Lea Rowlett, Hockley, Texas; and many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Her paternal grandparents, Shelt and Anviline Collins, maternal grandparents, Pierce and Jenny Fox, parents, first husband, and two brothers, Marvin and Denzel Collins, precede her in death.
Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, June 24th, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Union Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Union Grove Cemetery and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Sharon & Jerry Kreft and "B"
June 23, 2013 @ 9:30 am
Our thought and prayers are with Jay and VeAnn Tilson, as well as their entire family. May it make your sorrow easier to bear, knowing there are others who understand and care.
Randall & Teresa Romans
June 23, 2013 @ 12:20 pm
On behalf of our families (the Romans, The Wades, The Eldringhoffs, and the Hopkins) and the Heart of the Ozarks Bluegrass Association, we want to extend our condolences to the family of this lovely, wonderful, kind, hardworking woman. Anna Loree was one of the nicest ladies we have been acquainted with in this lifetime. We know she has gone on to better things and wish her much peace. Our heartfelt sympathies to the family. God bless.
Matt and Christina Shannon
June 23, 2013 @ 9:29 pm
Tim sorry to hear about your mom Christina and I will be praying for your family!
Virginia Berry
June 24, 2013 @ 11:58 am
My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone god bless you all.
Amber Redburn
June 25, 2013 @ 8:26 am
Tim, Donna, and Jessie and Family….Our family send our deepest sympathy to you and your family upon the loss of Anna. Tim so sorry for the loss of your Mother. Each one of you are in my daily prayers/thoughts. May God comfort, encourage, and support each one of you in the weeks/days to come. May God bless each one of you! In Christian Love, Amber, Tim, and Corby Redburn
Letty Anderson-Parrott
June 25, 2013 @ 8:32 am
Condolences are sent to all from (the late Basil/Doris Anderson family). We grew up with Anna and her family and loved and enjoyed them. May God be with all as you endure the loss of your loved one.
Brandon and Melissa Boston
June 25, 2013 @ 10:35 am
I am so sorry for your loss. Tim and Donna you mean the world to us and we are praying for you and your family. We love you so very much!
David and Joyce Christopher
June 25, 2013 @ 11:13 am
Tim , Donna and the rest of your family. May God bless and comfort each of you in this time of loss. Our prayers are with you.
Rhonda (Tilson) Maple
June 25, 2013 @ 11:11 pm
My dear and precious cousins: Jay Lynn, LaRee, Sherry, Lynda, Tim and Jeff. Your mom was like a mother to me and I have wonderful memories of her and of all of you. A beautiful lady. I loved her and I love all of you.