Billie Weir Morris

Billie was born on May 15, 1941, in Birmingham, Alabama, to John and Elizabeth Weir. Throughout her childhood and high school years, she was active in dance and often performed at the Lyric theater. At West End High School, she was lead majorette and excelled academically, graduating a year early. She married Robert (Bob) Morris on November 28, 1957 – the beginning of a marriage that spanned 53 years. Billie was a devoted wife and a dedicated mother to her four boys. Billie, always the southern belle, worked tirelessly to ensure that her husband and children were successful in their pursuits. Always by his side, she was instrumental in her husband’s accomplishments in the foundry industry and enjoyed being the consummate host for parties for the industry’s professional societies during the years when Bob presided as President.

Billie lavished her sons with love, praise, and support. From football, basketball, and baseball practices to academics, she never missed a game and was sure to attend every special school event for her boys. For over 30 years, her life was dedicated to raising children - caring for babies, driving carpool and attending school functions. She especially loved the holidays. She lived to make all the holidays, in her words, “festive”.

Billie loved spending time at the beach. The white sand of the Florida Panhandle was her happy place. She enjoyed sunsets with a glass of wine with her family around her and crabbing at night with grandchildren. Billie loved art and was an accomplished artist, painting predominately in oils. Her enthusiasm for art was very influential in developing the artistic talents in her sons and grandchildren.

Throughout her life, she maintained a strong faith and was very active in the church. In recent years, as her Alzheimer’s progressed, caregivers often read scripture to her, where she found solace. Those of us who were blessed to have known her, can rest assured she has found her way home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Elizabeth Weir, her husband, Robert E. Morris, her son, Robert E. Morris Jr., and her brother-in-law, Lamar Rawls. She is survived by her sons, J. Michael Morris (Lisa), Keith B. Morris (Jen) and C. Dana Morris (Lyn); her grandchildren Claire Morris, Cameron Morris, Jackson Morris and Delayna Morris; her sister, Peggy Rawls; her nephew, Chad Rawls (Jen) and her niece Amy (Joseph) Reese and nephew Bart Costello III.

Visitation will be at 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Asbury United Methodist Church, located at 6690 Cahaba Valley Road. The funeral service will be held immediately following the visitation at 2:00 PM. Graveside service will be at Southern Heritage Funeral Home, located at 475 Cahaba Valley Road. A reception will be held at the home of Michael and Lisa Morris at 5381 Meadow Brook Road, following the graveside service.