Rintha V. Morris, 96


Rintha Vena Lam Morris, 96, of Elkton, died Dec. 9, 2008, at her home. Mrs. Morris was born June 24, 1912, in Page County, and was the daughter of the late Burliegh Jackson and Gertrude Eveline Lam.

She was a member of the Elkton Pentecostal Church. She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening and dancing.

Her husband, Harry Morris, preceded her in death on July 17, 1994. She is survived by two daughters, Bonnie Dovel of Harrisonburg and Belva Higgs and husband, Dennis, of New Market; a brother, Obie Lam of Shenandoah; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Howard Lam.

Pastor Travis Hensley will conduct the funeral service 2 p.m. Friday at the Kyger Funeral Home Chapel in Elkton. Burial will follow in the Elk Run Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Elkton Pentecostal Church, P.O. Box 217, Elkton. VA 22827.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kygers.com.