Shelby Luther Morris

Shelby Jean Luther Morris, 85, of Asheboro, died Friday, April 28, 2023, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 1, 2023, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Jimmy Wansley and Chaplain Bernie Raymond officiating. Burial will be private at Eleazer Church Cemetery.

Born on August 4, 1937, in Randolph County, Shelby was the daughter of the late Raymond Luther and Rosa Freeman Luther. She was a 1954 graduate of Farmer High School and a member of Eleazer Church. Shelby retired from Energizer after 35 years of service. She enjoyed walking and walked many miles. She was kindhearted, witty and loved making others happy.

In addition to her parents, Shelby was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Morris; son, Steven Morris; brothers, George Luther and Roger Luther.

Shelby is survived by her daughter, Lisa Long and husband, David; sister, Allene Hall; brother, Bobby Luther and wife, Barbara; sister-in-law, Alice Luther; and many special nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m., Monday, at Ridge Funeral Home prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to Eleazer Church, c/o Jennifer Richardson, 9559 Hwy 49 South, Denton, NC 27239; or to Hospice of Randolph, 416 Vision Drive, Asheboro, NC 27203.