Laura Ann Wilson Morris was born February 10, 1955, to the late Leroy and Wilzetta Wilson. She was the 10th child born to this union.

She was preceded in death by six brothers: Leroy III, Glenn, Marvin, Jerry, Waverly, and LaVaughn.

Laura was saved and baptized in 1970 at the River View M.B. Church where the late Rev. G.T. Fletcher was pastor.

She graduated from North Pemiscot High School in Wardell, MO in 1975, then attended a year at SEMO College in Cape Girardeau.

Laura was married to Leonard Morris in 1987, who also preceded her in death.

Laura served as a nurse's aide at various hospitals before becoming a home day care provider in Chicago, IL. She later worked at a nursing home in Jefferson City, MO. After a brief illness, Laura moved back to Wardell and lived in the Acom Apartments. In 2021, she moved in with her sister Sharron, where she spent her time crocheting afghans, blankets, and clothes for family and friends.

Laura leaves to mourn her one brother, Nylon, and 4 sisters, Carolyn Joyner, Wanda (JT) Johnson, Brenda Etheridge, and Sharron Wilson, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Funeral services were held at noon on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Homestown, MO, with Pastor Gary Tobar officiating.  Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service time at the church.  Burial will follow in the Homestown Cemetery.