Faye Lawrence Morley

July 20, 1941 - February 1, 2021

Faye Lawrence Morley, 79, of Martinsville, Virginia passed away Monday, February 1, 2021, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born July 20, 1941 in Martinsville, Virginia to the late William and Elva Oakes Lawrence. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Lorene Gordon, and her brother, Bill Lawrence. She is survived by two daughters, Pam Joyce (Tim) of Spencer, VA, Terri Fowler, (Bill) of Atlantic Beach, NC, and one beloved granddaughter, Stephanie Joyce. Additional family members include her sister, Gloria Vaughn (Mike) of Fieldale, VA, niece, Donna Barbour, nephews, Mark Lawrence, Mike Gordon, David Vaughn, and longtime friend, David Prillaman. Ms. Morley was a graduate of Bassett High School. She began her career in the office of Roselawn Burial Park and as writer for the Martinsville Bulletin. Later, she became the bookkeeper for Peoples Save Stations, where she continued her employment for over 50 years. She took great interest in supporting the Pink Warrior’s Relay Team for The American Cancer Society, and was also a member of many Antique Car and Race Clubs. She enjoyed writing poetry and short stories, as well as spending time with friends. She was a member of the Chatham Heights Church of Christ. The family would like to offer thanks to all who loved her as we did. A warm thanks to her friends at D&A Restaurant where she shared many meals and built many lasting friendships. A special thank you to the staff at Forsyth Hospital of Winston Salem, NC, and especially, Mamie Valentine, Melissa Trent, and Patsy Hodges who became a part of our family while caring for her over the last year. Family and friends are invited to join in a graveside prayer, Saturday, February 6, 2021, 2PM, at Roselawn Burial Park, in Martinsville, Va. Online condolences may be made at www.wrightfuneralservices.net. In Lieu of flowers, we would like to remember Faye Morley with memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, or the Chatham Heights Church of Christ, Martinsville, Va. Wright Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.wrightfuneralservices.net