Edwina Morris Wise of Ackerman, MS, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at her home in Ackerman, MS. Mrs. Wise was born on October 24, 1928, in Columbia, Mississippi, to William Mack, Sr. and Ora (Coulter) Morris. She was 94 years old.
After graduation from high school, Mrs. Wise attended The W in Columbus and the University of Alabama. Graduating with a master’s degree, she began her career in food service as a Registered Dietician and worked in that capacity in various locations. She worked with Forest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, MS, Walthall County Hospital in Tylertown, MS, the health department in McComb, MS, and MSU Extension Service in Starkville, MS. After retiring, she dedicated her time, talents, and service to her husband’s ministry. She was active in her church and served as Sunday School teacher and mission ministries. Mrs. Wise was a dedicated wife, mother, and friend. Her life reflected the love she had for her family and her Lord.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS, with Dr. Danny Irvin officiating.
A visitation will be held Wednesday, beginning at 12:00 noon till service time at 2:00 at the funeral home.
Mrs. Wise is survived by one daughter, Becky Doss of Mathiston, MS; two sons, Joe Wise of Hattiesburg, MS, and Johnny (Rhonda) Wise of Mathiston, MS; one sister-in-law, Edna Morris of Sugarland, TX; one niece, Cathy Patton of Sugarland, TX; 4 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Jerry Wise, her parents, and one brother, William Mack Morris, Jr.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mrs. Wise’s memory to the following:
French Camp Academy, 1 Fine Place, French Camp, MS, 39745
Baptist Children’s Village, PO Box 27, Clinton, MS 39060
Mission Dignity, c/o Guidestone Financial SBC, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 2000, Dallas, TX 75244-6152