Margaret "Peggy" Ellen Morris, aged 89, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024, in a St. Joseph hospital. Born on March 27, 1935, in St. Joseph, MO, she was the daughter of the late Mary and William Starnes. Peggy dedicated her career to working at Big Smith, Sherwood Medical, and the Buchanan County Jail in the dietary department. She had a passion for hunting and fishing, enjoyed visiting Jamesport, and had a keen interest in genealogy. Peggy found great joy in being a foster parent.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John William Morris Jr., and her parents. Peggy is survived by her daughter, Tracy Davis (Gary Hansen) of Bruce, WI; her sons, Michael Morris (Peggy Duncan) Morris and Jeffrey (Sheila) Morris, both of St. Joseph, MO; her foster sons, Randy Moore and Bobby McPherson; as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Funeral services and a public live stream will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the Rupp Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Ashland Cemetery.
