Ann C. Webb-Morris

Ann C. Webb-Morris, 89, of Springfield, passed into the presence of the Lord on September 14, 2023, at her home. She loved the Lord and was forever grateful for the forgiveness of sin through Jesus Christ, her Savior. Born September 8, 1934, Ann was the only child born to French and Viola Elizabeth Clem Wood Utterback. Ann had two half brothers, Kenneth, and Jennings Wood, and four half-sisters, Madora Heflin, Anita Fletcher, Mona Padgett, and Joyce Beck. Ann was married to William Madison Webb for 42 years until his death in December 2003. Following ten years of widowhood, Ann and Bruce N. Morris, Sr., married. This marriage blessed her with a stepson and four stepdaughters, along with fifteen step grandchildren and great-grandchildren. While Ann had no biological children, she was the godmother of five. Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband, Bruce; stepchildren, step grandchildren, and godchildren noted above; her sister, Joyce Beck, of Florida, and numerous nieces and nephews. Ann’s long, distinguished career with the Federal Government included support and managerial roles in numerous government/defense-related organizations, including Military District of Washington, The White House, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Secretary of Defense for Policy and Plans and National Security Affairs where she participated in support roles in the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT). She served as Social Secretary to General William Westmoreland, Chief of Staff, US Army. She also served as Executive Assistant to the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Atomic Energy, and as Executive Assistant to the Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, with offices in the Pentagon. Her work experience included travels to Egypt, Israel, Switzerland, France, Italy, and Germany. Ann was awarded the Department of Defense Distinguished Civilian Service Award, with Cluster, and numerous awards from the Department of Defense, Office of the Chief Staff, United States Army, and Military District of Washington. Following retirement from the government, Ann started with a newly formed company, Defense Group Inc., where she served as Vice President of Human Resources and retired as Senior Vice President for Corporate Affairs. Ann was an active and founding member of the Community Church of God in Dunn Loring, Virginia. She was ordained Elder, served on the Board of Trustees, and was an integral part of the music and teaching ministry of the church, playing piano and singing. One of her most cherished opportunities was serving as teacher of the Golden Nugget Adult Sunday School Class. She made missionary trips to Jamaica, Haiti, and India. Ann will be remembered for her kind and generous heart and love for her family. She loved God and served him throughout her life, touching multitudes with her abiding faith. The Viewing will be Thursday, September 21, at 11:00 AM and the Service at 12:00 noon, at the Community Church of God, 2500 Gallows Road, Dunn Loring, VA. A reception will follow at the church, and all are welcome to attend. Interment will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, October 10, 2024 in Section 68 of Arlington National Cemetery. Those attending must present a photo ID and arrive not later than 9:15 AM at the Cemetery Administration Building, 1 Memorial Avenue, Arlington. Transportation to the gravesite from the Administration Building must be by private vehicle. https://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/contact

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Ann C. Webb-Morris

September 8, 1934 - September 14, 2023