Elida Porter Morris

Elida Porter Morris, 86, of Nokesville, Virginia, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2020, at home surrounded by family. She was born on July 15, 1933 in San Antonio, Texas to the late Pedro and Maria Porter. On March 24, 1954, she was united in marriage to Michael Franklin Morris. She graduated from Sidney Lanier High School, TX and attended San Antonio College, Michigan State and Strayer University. Elida was known as Mitzi by her family and friends, a nickname her brother Pete gave her as a child because of her mischievous ways. She met her husband Mike while he was stationed at Lackland Air Force Base. For the next 21 years she was a military wife and together they traveled the world and had their five children. She learned to cook many international foods, enjoyed hosting dinner parties where she could show off her cooking talents. Her love of books and languages were apparent, her bookshelves held an abundant number of books and language tapes. She was fluent in three languages and she continued to study several others throughout her life. When Mike retired from the Air Force, she put her passion of sewing, decorating and real estate to work opening three successful brick and mortar businesses in McLean, Virginia; Elida’s Interiors, NOVA Sewing Center, and Dolly Madison Properties. Once she retired and into her eighties, she put all her time into flipping houses, studying the stock market and learning to do her own online trading where she spent many happy hours in front of her computer. Although she had many passions, her favorite were her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren; she could always make a baby smile. She loved family gatherings and would eagerly await their visits. She lived her life fully and will be greatly missed. Elida was preceded in death by her husband, Michael F. Morris, her son, Douglas B. Morris and her daughter, Diane K. Hall. She is survived by son Glenn P. Morris and wife Sage, of San Antonio, TX., daughter, Sharon C. Morris and spouse Bill Bahre of Unionville, VA., daughter, Debra H. Lear and husband Harry of Nokesville, VA. Nine grandchildren: Doug Guthrie and wife Renae of Louisville, KY., Jessica Morris Reed and wife Frances of Wash., DC., Nicole and Desiree Morris of San Diego, CA., Michael F. Morris II of Winston Salem, NC., James Hall and wife Jessica of Stamford, CT., Kristin Bailey and husband T.J. of Nokesville, VA., Bailey Roque and husband Willie of Nokesville, VA., Jacqueline Santiago and husband Douglas of New Market, NH. Five great grandchildren: Raleigh Guthrie of Louisville KY., Brody Bailey of Nokesville, VA., Giuliana and Hazel Roque of Nokesville, VA., and Adrien Santiago of Newmarket, NH. Survivors also include sisters; Olga Aguilar, Emma Hernandez, Norma Vinton, Irma Perfecto, all of San Antonio, TX., sisters in-law, Nedra Franz of Oakland, MI. and Joan Cober of Cedar Hill, TX. In addition to her husband and two children, she was preceded in death by her sister, Aurora Abundis, her three brothers; Frank Porter, Carlos Porter, and Pete Porter all of San Antonio, TX. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 3:00 PM at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would like you to share a memory you have of Elida on the Tribute Wall.

Elida Porter Morris

July 15, 1933 - January 9, 2020