Eddie LaNelle Morrison Mays, 83, longtime Friona resident passed away October 13, 2021 in Lubbock. Family visitation will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Calvary Baptist Church in Friona with a Celebration of Life Service scheduled for 11:00 AM with Rev. Gary Johnson, officiating. Burial following in the Friona Cemetery by HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona.

Eddie was born in Hereford, Deaf Smith County, Texas, to Edwin "Bud" Morrison and Arena "Rene" Avo Frost Morrison on May 23, 1938.  Eddie passed away in Lubbock, Texas on October 13, 2021.

Her family farmed in Deaf Smith County.  Eddie attended 1st grade in NM, then transferred to Hereford, and graduated from Hereford High School in May of 1956.  After graduation, she worked at Consumers Co-Op in Hereford, where she met Walter Harrell Mays.  They were married Sept. 6, 1956.  Together, they had four children, Hope Mays Winter Ferguson (Jerry), Walter Harrell "Sonny" Mays, Jr., Faith Mays Self (Gary), and Charity Mays Hodges (Randy).

Eddie was preceded in death by, her parents, her brother, Edwin Morrison, Jr. and  her husband, Harrell - the love of her life.

Harrell and Eddie farmed in Parmer and Deaf Smith counties for more than 50 years.  Eddie was also an Accountant at Steve Messenger's Tax Service and a Texas Municipal Court Judge for the City of Friona.

Eddie enjoyed teaching her Faith Sunday School class at Calvary Baptist Church where she had been a member for over 50 years.  She also loved going to movies and eating out with her friends.

Eddie's grandchildren include: Jim & Amber Self, Michelle & Bernie Harris, Jared & Teri Self, LaFawnda & Anthony Kubacak, Crystal & Tristan Thoma, Kevin & Heidi Hodges, Kent & Suzy Winter, Glynn & Connie Ferguson, Brad & Amelia Ferguson.

Great-Grandchildren include: Lane & LynLee Self, James, Josiah, & Rachel Harris, Wyatt & Whitley Self, Brennon & Gage Kubacak, Tucker & Claire Thoma, Kendal, Keely, and Kirsten Hodges, Daniel & Hillary Winter, Beth Winter, Christy & Doug Hathcock, Andrew, Victoria, and Olivia Ferguson, Hannah and David Ferguson.

Great-great Grandchild: Rylee Beth Winter

Pallbearers: Jim Self, Bernie Harris, Jared Self, Anthony Kubacak, Tristan Thoma, and Kevin Hodges.

Eddie & Harrell both loved the Lord, and they raised their children to love Jesus and family.  They faithfully took them to Sunday School, church, Vacation Bible School, revivals, and family reunions.

Eddie balanced the challenges of preparing three meals a day for her family, reading Bible stories to her kids & helping them with schoolwork, and helping her husband with the farming.

Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church or a charity of your choice.

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