Lola Ada McLerran Morris

Mrs. Lola Ada McLerran Morris, age 98, of Celina, TN, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at the Overton County Health and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on August 11, 1927, in a two-room log cabin in Celina Tennessee. She was the youngest daughter of Harlan and Nina (Walker) McLerran and the wife of the late Stone B. Morris, whom she married on July 3, 1946. She was a member of the New Hope Church of Christ, which she attended regularly, until she became a resident of the Overton County Health and Rehabilitation Center in 2019.

Lola was preceded in death by parents, Harlan and Nina McLerran; daughter, Debbie Morris; husband, Stone B. Morris; brothers, Claude, Cordell, and Willie McLerran; sisters, Florence Watson and Mae Smith; grandchildren, Melanie Turner and Clay Comer; and son in law, Wilbur Comer.

She is survived by her son, Stone D. Morris (Carolyn) of Tompkinsville, KY; daughters, Janet Comer (Charles), Betty Comer all of Gamaliel, KY, Dona Zoodsma (Paul) of Cookeville, TN, Connie Turner (Keith) of Hestand, KY; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 4 plus great-great grandchildren; as well as a host of friends and neighbors that will mourn her passing.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Beaty and all the dedicated nurses/staff at Overton County Health and Rehab Center for their kindness, patience, and loving care during Lola’s residency, and especially during her final months.

Pallbearers: Chas Comer, Paul Jr. Zoodsma, John Zoodsma, Cameron Morris, Garrett Turner, and Cody Turner.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 30, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. from the chapel of the Upton Hay Funeral Home. The family will welcome friends on Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and before the funeral on January 30, 2026. Burial will follow in the Macedonia Cemetery in Moss, Tennessee. Officiating the service will be Pastor Stone D. Morris, her son.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to be made to the Macedonia Cemetery.