Donna Mae Hicks Morris

Mrs. Donna Mae Hicks Morris, age 67 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, along with her beloved Granddaughter Caitlyn Branam.    She was a Member of Fincastle Church of God for over 20 years, and during that time served as Sunday School Teacher where she was affectionately named, “Miss Donna”.  Donna also served as a Substitute Teacher and Teacher’s Assistant and at Valley View Elementary School.  She loved deeply and her personality was bigger than life.  She reached countless numbers of people with her Facebook page, “Flaming Granny” where she shared recipes and inspirational stories.  Donna also loved animals, especially her ducks, chickens, and squirrels.  In addition to her beloved Granddaughter, Caitlyn De’Shae Branam, she is preceded in death Parents, Willie and Nannie Hicks, Sister, Joy Lee Smith and husband, Charles Jack, Brother, Bill Hicks, Sisters-in-law, Diane Morris and Brenda Parker, Brothers-in-law, Larry Wayne, J.M., and Benny Morris.

Survivors:  Husband of 29 years, Vick Morris; Granddaughter, Kimberly Ivey; Sons, Jason Ivey and Charlie Ivey; Brothers, Bobby Hicks and wife, Brenda and Rev. David Hicks and wife, Diana; Sister, Tammy Bostic and husband Lynn; Brothers-in-law and Sisters-in-law, Don Morris (Marie), Sue Chadwell (Jack), Roger Morris, Randall Morris (Mary), Kay Rogers (Rev. Tommy), Fay Phillips, Vivian Comer, Joe Morris (Renata), Gary Morris, Hubert Wayne Parker, and Kathy Hicks.  Numerous Nieces, Nephews other relatives and friends.    

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 from 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. at Fincastle Church of God (221 Old Middlesboro Hwy., LaFollette, TN 37766).  A Funeral Service will follow at 7:00 P.M. with Rev. Mike Smith and Bro. Jonathan Gibson officiating.  The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to: Fincastle Church of God, Attn: Youth Fund, P.O. Box 812, LaFollette, TN 37766.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Donna Mae Hicks Morris.