Virginia “Jenny” Lee Vermillion-Morris

Virginia “Jenny” Lee Vermillion-Morris was born on December 15, 1942, to Melvin and Katie (Tucker) Vermillion. She passed away on October 10. 2026 in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 83. 

Jenny married Kenny West, and together they had two daughters, Janene Timms and Lisa Gazaway, and a son, Richard Vermillion. She later married Bert Morris, who brought with him two children, Bob and Susan Morris. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughters, Janene Timms and Lisa Gazaway; her brothers, Gene Vermillion and Bill Vermillion; her sisters, Nadine Lunsford and Evelyn Martin; her nieces, Terri Kitchens, Jackie Martin and Kimberly Mooney-Adams; her nephews, Clinton Martin and Billy Lynn Mooney; and her stepson, Bob Morris. 

She is survived by her husband, Bert Morris; her son, Richard Vermillion; her sisters, Sally Lunsford, Carol Mooney and Melba (Roy) Snider; her brothers, Alan (Susan) Vermillion and Brock (Sonja) Vermillion; her aunts, June Roberts and Sharon Davis; and many nieces and nephews who she loved very much. 

Jenny was also blessed with nine grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren: Kelsey and David Starr and their children, Jack and Juniper; Rick Vermillion; Caleb and Emma Vermillion and their child, Sebastian; Tasha and Andy Reese and their children, Maddy and Cece; Matthew and Alicia Gazaway and their children, Sarah, Isabella, Breanna and Steven; Jenna and Antonio Evans and their children, West and Gia; Lindsey and her child, Jaylen; Kaylee Timms and Jacob Holter; and Lonee TimmsIII and Britney Timms. 

Jenny was a very special lady who loved her family and friends dearly. Our loss is heaven's gain. Go rest high, Jenny, and rest in peace. You were the best wife, mother, grandmother and sister. We love you. 

Funeral services were held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026, Yarber Mortuary, Winona, Missouri. Visitation was held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026, also at the funeral home. Interment was at Horner Cemetery, Winona. Condolences may be expressed at www.yarbermortuary.com