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Ms. Linda Priscilla Morris, 76, of Beckley, passed away Friday, August 14, 2026.

Linda was born November 9, 1949 in Beckley, WV, she was the daughter of the late Leon “Baby Ray” and Lara Fox Morris.

Linda was raised by her parents, Clarence W. Smith Jr. and Lara Smith in Cleveland, OH.

Linda, in addition to her parents, was preceded in death, by her sons, Bryan P. Morris and Calvin B. Morris; brother, Thomas “Tommy” Morris, and sister, Dianna Morris.

Linda leaves to cherish precious memories her brother, Louis Ray Morris; sisters, Donna Allen, Emma Parker, Christine (Hubert) Francis, Anna Morris Smith and Rosalind Morris Fluker; special aunt, Nancy Smith Crump; grandchildren, Tianna (Alonzo) Nichols, Tiarra Harris and Bryan W. Morris Jr.; great-grandchildren, Kelsey and Zoey Nichols; and a host of family and friends.

As per her request, she has been cremated.

Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.