Ravilnell Morris, 89, of Hopkinsville, Passes Away

Longtime Hopkinsville resident and shoe factory supervisor dies at University of Louisville Medical Center.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 8:37pm

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An abstract, impressionistic photograph of a small-town main street, with blurred figures and buildings in the background, bathed in a warm, golden glow, capturing the nostalgic mood of a community remembering one of its own.The passing of a longtime Hopkinsville resident and community member reflects the changing economic and social fabric of small-town America.Louisville Today

Ravilnell Guinn Morris, a 89-year-old resident of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the University of Louisville Medical Center due to natural causes. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton Funeral Home, where visitation will take place from 11:00 AM until the 1:00 PM service time. Ravilnell will be laid to rest at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West following the funeral.

Why it matters

Ravilnell Morris was a longtime member of the Hopkinsville community, working as a supervisor at the local International Shoe Factory for many years. Her passing marks the end of an era for the city, as the shoe factory where she worked has since closed down, reflecting the broader economic shifts in the region.

The details

Ravilnell Guinn Morris was born on September 7, 1936, in Big Rock, Tennessee, to Lacy and Lilly Mathis Guinn. She worked as a supervisor at the International Shoe Factory in Hopkinsville for many years. Ravilnell was a member of the Southside Church of Christ and enjoyed cooking, gardening, and playing bingo in her free time. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jackie C. Morris, in 2020, as well as her brothers Kenneth, Delmar, and Freddie Guinn.

  • Ravilnell Guinn Morris passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
  • Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
  • Visitation will take place from 11:00 AM until the 1:00 PM service time on April 15, 2026.

The players

Ravilnell Guinn Morris

An 89-year-old resident of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, who worked as a supervisor at the local International Shoe Factory for many years.

Jackie C. Morris

Ravilnell's late husband, who passed away in 2020.

Lacy and Lilly Mathis Guinn

Ravilnell's parents, who were from Big Rock, Tennessee.

Kenneth, Delmar, and Freddie Guinn

Ravilnell's brothers, who preceded her in death.

Michael T. Morris

Ravilnell's son, who lives in Louisville, Kentucky.

Marquetta Morris

Michael T. Morris's wife.

Mitchell Morris

One of Ravilnell's two grandchildren, who lives in Louisville, Kentucky.

Madison Morris

Ravilnell's other grandchild, who also lives in Louisville, Kentucky.

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The takeaway

Ravilnell Morris's passing marks the end of an era for the Hopkinsville community, as she was a longtime resident and employee of the now-closed International Shoe Factory. Her life and work reflected the changing economic landscape of the region, and her memorial contributions will help support the local church and Alzheimer's research, honoring her legacy.