Alycia Caro Morris of Spiro, OK was born on November 10, 1995, in Choctaw Nation Hospital Talihina, OK and passed from this life on January 1, 2026, at her home. Alycia graduated from Poteau High School in 2013 and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force A.N.G.
She proudly served in the Air National Guard 188th Fighter Wing reaching the rank of Tech Sergeant.
Alycia was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Carl Leroy and Rita Blair of Poteau, OK, paternal grandparents, Johnnie Lee and Pat Morris of Rock Island, OK and uncles Tommie B. Dewitt of Panama, OK and William “Hoss” Purcell of Cameron, OK
She is survived by her parents, LaDonna Blair of the home and Rory and Amber Morris of Pampa, TX: her sisters Jordanna Morris and life partner Josh (Mouse) Ortiz of Poteau, OK and Alexis (Logan) Morris and fiancé Michael Adamson of Pampa, TX: her brother Oliver Morris of Pampa, TX. aunts Brenda and husband Phillip Hebert of Poteau, OK. Carolyn Purcell of Poteau OK and Nikki Dewitt of Heavener OK. her grandparents Tommie and Betty Dewitt of Panama, OK. uncles Eric and wife Sherry Morris of Kansas, OK. Matt Morris of Woodbridge, VA. Tim Dewitt and fiancé Chloe Ridenour of Panama, OK: Chris and wife Sarai Dewitt of Edmond, OK T.J. Dewitt of Shady Point, OK. cousins Aaron Hebert of Purcell, OK Chris and wife Nyssa Adams of Heavener, OK. Jennifer and husband Daniel Westerman of Fort Smith, AR. Darian Morris of Woodbridge, VA: Rhiannon Morris of Mountain View, ID, niece Harmony Brainard of Poteau, OK; Vincent Warren of Poteau, OK. Best friend Katty and Austin Swartz of Bokoshe, OK: God children Cattaline Swartz, Daniel Swartz and soon to be born Hezekiah Swartz of Bokoshe, OK. As well as her unit of the 188th and numerous other friends, family, and loved ones.
Alycia was someone everyone loved; that rare soul who gave endlessly of themselves and never hesitated to help anyone in need. Her kindness was not performative but was woven into who she was. Whether it was through volunteering, offering a listening ear, or quietly stepping in where help was needed, Alycia showed up again and again for others.
Her smile had a way of brightening every room she entered, putting people instantly at ease and making them feel seen. She loved her people, pets and community deeply and fiercely, and that love was returned tenfold by all who knew and loved her.
Alycia leaves behind a legacy of compassion, generosity, and genuine connection. Her sense of humor was kind of quirky but never mean spirited. The world is undeniably dimmer with her gone, but her spirit lives on in the countless lives she touched, the kindness she inspired, and the love she shared so freely. She will be missed more than words can express, and she will always be remembered with love, warmth, and gratitude by those who knew her.
The Celebration of Life Services for Alycia will be held from 5pm – 7pm on Wednesday, January 7, 2025, at The Cedars on Dewey 520 Dewey Ave Poteau, Oklahoma. There will be no service as requested by the family, but all are invited to attend the full military honors that will be provided by Tinker Air Force Base Honor Guard at 1pm – Thursday, January 8, 2025, at The Cedars on Dewey 520 Dewey Ave Poteau, Oklahoma. The Family of Alycia Morris will greet friends after honors are rendered.
Online condolences can be made at www.holtfuneralandcremation.com
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The Family of Alycia Caro Morris has entrusted her arrangements to Holt Funeral and Cremation, 522 Dewey Ave Poteau, OK 74953, (918) 721-0026. Poteau’s Only 100% Locally Owned and Family Operated Funeral Home – Our Family, Loving Your Family Through
