Mary Morgan

1924-2022

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Mary Margaret Morgan, 98, Gerald, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022, at Gerald Nursing and Rehab.
She was born Feb. 15, 1924, to Joseph Paul and Grace Ann (Butler) Katz in St. Louis.
She was united in marriage to Alton Bruce Morgan, April 14, 1945, in St. Louis.
Mary was very active in the Gerald Community, Gerald Lion’s Club and Gerald Senior Center. She enjoyed cooking and baking, especially at holidays. She loved spending time with family and playing bingo.
She was preceded in death by parents Joseph and Grace; husband Alton; son Robert Morgan; daughter Gwen Morgan; brothers Joseph and Lester Katz; and daughter-in-law Fran Morgan.
She is survived by sons Tom Morgan of Springfield and Bruce “Skip” Morgan and wife Laura of Shrewsbury; daughter-in-law Patricia Morgan of Rolla; grandchildren Ray, Ben, Casey Lee and Ryan Morgan and Casey Potite; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, April 1 at Gottenstroeter Chapel, Gerald, with Fr. Jim Foster officiating. Burial was in St. Paul’s Cemetery, Gerald.
In lieu of flowers, family request memorials be given in her name to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to Gottenstroeter Funeral Home, Gerald.