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            <text>Rosita Jane Morris, 84, of Ravenswood, WV, passed away on April 25, 2023, at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, WV.&#13;
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She was born on May 24, 1938, in Spencer, WV, daughter of the late Ray and Imogene Watson Alvis.&#13;
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In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles “Chic” Morris; sister, Dorothy; and brother, Garland.&#13;
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She was a member of North United Methodist Church in Ravenswood where she was church treasurer for many years, and she also sang in the church choir. She was also a member of the Jackson County Gospel Singers, Ravenswood Senior Citizens, and The Silver Sneakers at the senior center. She retired from Kaiser Aluminum in Ravenswood.&#13;
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She is survived by her brothers, Danny (Rosalie) Alvis, George (Claire) Alvis, Roger (Margaret) Alvis, and Donald (Peggy) Alvis; and several nieces and nephews.&#13;
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The funeral service will be held on Monday, May 1, 2023, at 12:00 pm at Roush Funeral Home in Ravenswood with Pastor John Witmer officiating. Burial will follow in Independence Cemetery in Sandyville.&#13;
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Friends may visit the family on Monday, May 1, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, time of service, at the funeral home.&#13;
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Condolences may be expressed to the family on our Facebook page or on our website at www.roushfuneralhome.net.</text>
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