Helen Meeks Morris

GARNER - Helen Meeks Morris, 89, of Garner, NC passed away February 11, 2019. Helen was born on May 23, 1929 to the late William Ernest and Velma Mills Meeks. She married Benjamin H. Morris on September 13, 1951. Helen lived a long and blessed life. She saw each day as a gift from God, and lived it to the absolute fullest. The most important thing to her was the people that her life touched. The walls of her home attest to a life full of love and memories. In fact, you would be hard pressed to find much wall space at all because of the countless pictures of family and friends that cover every inch. Over her years, she was employed by Greenbrier Apartments and K-mart, where she was known for a cheery smile and a compassionate desire to help people anyway that she could. Her life was full with family, friends and church. She was a faithful founding member of the Capitol Pentecostal Holiness Church, where she was delighted to serve her church family. She was the first elected woman to be on the church board and also served in the Women’s Ministry. In her retirement, she has made many new friends through organizing, calling out, and playing bingo at McDonald’s and Chick-fil-a in Garner. She continued her spirit of giving by also volunteering at the Garner Senior Center as well as spending countless hours helping at the Garner Area Ministries. Her legacy in loving and giving lives on in all that her life touched. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Benjamin H. Morris. Brothers; William D. Meeks, Sr. (Georgia Pearl), James A. Meeks, Sr., Johnnie R. Meeks. Sisters; Elizabeth McKinney (Robert), Catherine Meeks Mills (William Lewis), Joann Meeks Valencia. Sister-in-law; Frances H. Meeks; Brother-in-law, Joe Williams. She is survived by her brothers; Charlie Lee Meeks, Sr. (Dorothy) of Newport, David Earl Meeks of Grimesland, Edward E. Meeks, Sr. (Sybil) of Ayden, Carlton R. Meeks (Judy) of N. Chesterfield, Va., Franklin D. Meeks (Gail) of Chocowinity; Sister, Barbara Jean Williams of Greenville; Sisters-in-law, Emily Meeks of Greenville, Virginia Meeks of Kinston; Son, Ernest Ray Morris (Susan) of Raleigh. Daughters; Ann M. Beasley (Tim) of Benson, Faye M. Skinner (Rev. Jim) of Four Oaks. Grandchildren; Marie Moss (Jeremy), Stephanie Kinley (Clarence), Jeff Beasley (Paige), Amy Cook, Wendy Roberts (Josh), Rebecca Kivett (Greg), Michael Skinner (Elise). Great Grandchildren; Kaleb and Ethan Moss, James and Carson Kinley, Hailey Warren (Chris), Parker, Blake, and Cole Beasley, Caitlyn and Wesley Cook, Reid and Taya Roberts, Emily and Noah Kivett. Great-Great Grandchild; Bentlie Warren. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the estate of Helen Morris, and may be sent to, 1405 Beichler Rd. Garner, NC 27529.