Madeline Shifflett Morris, 74, of Earlysville died Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at her home.

She was born February 17, 1934 in Greene County, the daughter of the late Jerry W. and Frankie Knight Shifflett.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Snow and one brother, Clarence Shifflett.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Wellman N. Morris of Earlysville, Virginia; one son, Dr. Gary Lee Morris of Morrisville, Vermont; one daughter, Dr. Pamela Jo Morris of Charleston, South Carolina; and one granddaughter Lindsey Elizabeth Morris of Boston, Massachusetts. She is also survived by four sisters, Zelia Lawson of Ruckersville, Virginia, Rachel Snow of Harrisonburg, Virginia, Dottie Whitt of Richmond, Virginia, Bertha Adams of Petersburg, Virginia; and one brother, Wilbert Shifflett of Troy, Virginia. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, including Trudy Wyant who has provided much needed help over the past several weeks.

Madeline was employed by State Farm Insurance for 35 years.

We will all certainly miss her baked goods and especially her cakes. (The family will share the recipes though).

She was a charter member of the Charlottesville Church of the Brethren, and an active member of their congregation for over 50 years. One of her church contributions was the flowers for the altar each Sunday, and she took joy in growing many of these flowers in her own garden.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Madeline’s Flower Fund, Charlottesville Church of the Brethren, 1225 East Rio Road, Charlottesville, Virginia 22901.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, April 17, 2008 at the Evergreen Cemetery (Evergreen Church Rd/Rte 615) in Dyke, Virginia, with the Reverend Tom Williams officiating.  A fellowship meal will follow the service at the Charlottesville Church of the Brethren, 1225 East Rio Road, Charlottesville, Virginia 22901.

The family extends their appreciation to family and friends for all of their kindness over the past year, Dr. Gordon Morris and his staff for their compassionate care, and the Hospice of the Piedmont. Ryan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.