Mother Annie Bell Morris Adams

Mother Annie Bell Lewis Morris-Adams was born July 29, 1927 to the late Mr. Dank and Zumiller Winstead-Lewis. Mama Bell as she was affectionately known, left this life and entered into God's eternal rest on May 25, 2024 in the comfort of her home at the blessed age of 96. She was preceded in death by her 1st husband Mr. Eugene Morris Sr in 1972, and her 2' husband, Reverend Frank Adams in 1993. She was the last living of her siblings: Mr. Dank Lewis Jr, Mr. Roosevelt Lewis, Mr. Robert Lewis, Mr. Johnny Lewis, Mr. Albert Lewis, Mr. Will Lewis, Mr. James Lewis, Ms. Lettie Lewis, Mrs. Lena Bell Tolliver, and Mrs. Emma-Lee Myers, and 3 nephews that she raised as her own: Mr. Charles Lewis, Mr. John-Henry Lewis, and Mr. L.C. Lewis. At an early age, she united with Greater New Friendship M. B. Church and committed her life to the Lord's word and work. She served as a member of the Senior choir, former President of the Mother's Board, diligent Sunday School and Bible Class student, and a dedicated and faithful member until her health no longer permitted her to. Mrs. Adams was a very hardworking woman. In her earlier years she was a sharecropper with her 1s husband Eugene Morris Sr., and her children. She often spoke of the work that they did. She also was an employee of Days Inn and Eddie's Truck Stop. She was a personal caregiver for many. In her former years, she took delight in her flower beds, Fall gardens (one of which gained national attention), and raising her beloved chickens. Even in her former years, Mrs. Annie Bell still had a sharp mind, great sense of humor, and zest and hunger for life. Her favorite Bible scripture passage was Psalm 91, and she could recite it word for word. Her life's work was loving and caring for her family and friends and that she did very well indeed. Mother Adams leaves to cherish her precious legacy and sweet memories to her seven children: Mr. Eugene Morris Jr (Maurice), Mrs. Annie Lee Moore (Cornelius), Mrs. Bobbie Nell Moore (Charles T Sr.), of Brandon, MS, Ms. Katie Bickham of Florence. MS, Ms. Lue N. Morris of Brandon, MS, Mr. James Morris (Faye) of Brandon, MS, and Mr. Freddie Morris of Florence, MS and nephew that she raised as her own, Mr. Eddie B "Beatty" Lewis., twenty-eight grandchildren, a host of great and great- great grandchildren, great-great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, God-children, extended family, close friends, and cherished neighbors.

Mother Annie Bell Morris Adams

July 29, 1927 - May 25, 2024