Mary Margaret Morgan

Mary Margaret Morgan

Mary Margaret Morgan, age 97, of Wilford St., Grafton, died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, June 28, 2012, at Wallace B. Murphy Nursing Care Facility, after a long, happy, and healthy life.

She was born on February 19, 1915 in Grafton, the daughter of the late William Henry Harrison Pitzer and Martha J. (Farance) Pitzer.

Mary is survived by five children: Charles R. Morgan and wife JoAnn, Gary C. Morgan, James L. Morgan and wife Donna, Mary C. Morgan, all of Grafton, and LaDonna C. Morgan of Mineral Wells, WV.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: her husband Fred B. Morgan, to whom she was married for 30 years; four children, William B. Morgan, Edward L. Morgan, Jacob “Dick” Morgan and Ronald F. Morgan; two sisters, Katherine Wickham, and Laura Austin; two brothers, who died in infancy. Mary was the last living member of her immediate family.

She graduated from the eighth grade in 1929 and immediately, went to work as a cook in the Crystal Restaurant, and as a live in caretaker for an elderly woman. She cooked in several restaurants in Grafton.

She was a loving mother, wife, sister, and daughter. She was the mother of nine children, twenty-two grandchildren, thirty-six great-grandchildren, and twelve great great-grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, and will be remembered by many in the community for her fine cooking at various restaurants over the years. Her quick wit and twinkling blue eyes will be greatly missed by her family.

Friends called at Bartlett Funeral Home 202 McGraw Ave., Grafton, on Monday July 2, 2012 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Funeral service was conducted at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at the funeral home, with Evangelist Jeff Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Bluemont Cemetery.

Online condolences and sympathy gifts, can be sent to the Morgan family at www.bartlettfuneralhomewv.com.