Val, better known as "Tootsie" by her thousands for friends was born on October 23, 1936 to Henry and Valeria Bentley in Tarrant County, Texas. Tootsie attended and graduated from Keller High School. She was an avid basketball player and cheerleader for the fighting Indians while attending school. While in high school she met the love of her life Frank Morris Jr. On Senior prom night, they decided to elope and drove to Oklahoma and married. After high school Tootsie became a mother three times welcoming her children Kathy, Vicki and Danny Morris. into this world.
Serving several years as a wonderful loving Mother, she entered the workforce as Charles Tandy's private secretary. AS things some times happen, Tootsie welcomed a third daughter, Kristi in 1963. Shortly after, Tootsie began a career at Lennox Industries that spanned over 30 years. She touched many many lives with her love and friendship over the years. She is survived by numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren and a host of other friends that will miss her dearly.
Visitation: 6 to 8pm Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Lucas Funeral Home in Keller. Service: 10:00am Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Lucas Funeral Home in Keller.