Dorothy Rosalie Morgan

March 20, 1930 - January 25, 2010

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A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 29, 2010 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD, with Fr. Peter Alliata officiating. Interment will follow at Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.

Visitation:
  The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 28, 2010 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM.
  Dorothy Rosalie Morgan 79, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away peacefully on January 25, 2010 with her daughter, Eva by her side. She would have been 80 years old this year on March 20, the birthday she shared with her granddaughter Julie and great-grandson Ricky. She was greeted in heaven by her husband of 56 years Wilmer Claude Morgan whom she married April 19, 1944 at Immaculate Conception Church. Dorothy was born in Mechanicsville to Mary Francis Knott Morgan and Camillus Theodore Morgan. She was the loving sister to her late brothers; Camillus, Carolle, Thomas, Webster, Albert and her late sisters: Kathlene, Louise, Emma, Pearl, Lillian, Eileen, Adele and Madeline. She is survived by her brother John of Hughesville, MD. She was of the Catholic faith. Dorothy was the beloved mother of Eva R. Jones of Charlotte Hall, MD, Wilmer C. “Junior” Morgan and Marie of Cambridge, MD, Thomas W. Morgan and Joyce of Cobb Island, MD, Dottie Tracy and Dave of Pinellas Park, FL and Jimmie L. Morgan and Sharon of Mechanicsville, MD. She was the loving grandmother of Eddie Jones, David “Smurf” Murphy, Angie Goldsmith, Scott Murphy, Julie Forbes and Bubby Morgan. She was the loving great-grandmother to Jessica, Ricky and Charlie Forbes, Davey and Kellie Murphy, Alysha and Roger Goldsmith, Seth Morgan, Garrett Murphy, Charlie Murphy, Amber Butler and Nathan Wilkerson. She was predeceased by her great-granddaughter Megan Murphy. She was known as “Aunt Dorothy” to many, many nieces and nephews. Dorothy was a lifelong resident of Southern Maryland. She loved bingo and playing cards with her family and friends. She had many pets over the years, but none were as special as her dog Dolly. Dorothy will be missed and remembered by all who loved her. The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 28, 2010 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM.  A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 29, 2010 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel with Fr. Peter Alliata officiating. A graveside service will follow in the Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD with Fr. Peter Alliata from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be her grandsons: Eddie Jones, David Murphy, Scott Murphy, Bubby Morgan, Roger Goldsmith and Rick Forbes. Honorary pallbearers will be her great-grandsons: Davey, Ricky, Charlie, Roger, Seth, Garrett, Charlie and Nathan.

Guestbook Signatures and Condolences

"Grandma, there are no words that I can say to explain how I feel to know that you are gone, I know you are with grandaddy and Dolly and all of your loved ones, but I want you here with us, I still need you, my heart is broken, there has always been something special between us, I was your birthday present when you turned 42 and then came Ricky on our birthday too, the three of us on the same day, what a special occurance, grandma how will we do it without you? I love you so much and I know you know it, please watch over us from heaven, I will never stop missing you, I will love you forever and always."
- Julie Forbes
- Posted: Monday, February 1, 2010

"Aunt Dorothy will be Truely missed by all. She is now at peace and with her true love once again. We send our Love to the family."
- Ricky & Sissy Williams
- Posted: Saturday, January 30, 2010

"Have not been in touch,but I remember dorothy well, as a very young man, by the nick name 'bucky' I stopped by the houses, often, the old house and the trailer, will never forget the good days of visting the morgans, I also called her aunt Dorothy, i am sorry to say goodbye to such a good women, I will never forget her good meals I had at their house, she will be missed, my condolences go out to the family. "
- harry buckler
- Posted: Saturday, January 30, 2010

"My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Julie...I hope that the Lord will ease your pain and help you remember all the happy times with your grandmother and know that she isn't hurting or sad where she is now. She will be celebrating with you and Ricky on March 20th, just in a happier place. If you need anything, please let me know...Love you!"
- Brooke Michael
- Posted: Thursday, January 28, 2010

"Aunt Dorothy, you are now at peace you will be missed very much by so many, I really wish that I could be there tonight but everyone know that I love you all and if you need me please feel free to contact me I love you all. Aunt Dorothy may you "RIP""
- Katie Williams
- Posted: Thursday, January 28, 2010

"Julie and Family, my heart aches for you during this difficult time. Our sincere condolences to you and the family. Please let us know if there's anything we can do to help."
- Brandy Loy
- Posted: Thursday, January 28, 2010

"Our thoughts and prayers are with your family .God will be there with you in this sad time and He will turn your tears to joy when you remember your loved one."
- Lyle and Irene and Lyle Jr. Lincoln
- Posted: Thursday, January 28, 2010

"I am deeply sorry for your loss. I have known Ms. Morgan ever since I can remember, she was always so kind. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone during this tough time. With Love, Jennifer"
- Jennifer Wood
- Posted: Wednesday, January 27, 2010

"SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, THINKING OF YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME."
- DAVID & SUSIE RALEY
- Posted: Tuesday, January 26, 2010

"My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Dorothy will be truly missed !"
- Dawn Mitchell-Byledbal
- Posted: Tuesday, January 26, 2010

"My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time."
- Karen Winters
- Posted: Tuesday, January 26, 2010

"Aunt Dorothy, you're finally at peace now but you will be dearly missed. Davey and Scottie, love you guys… if you need anything, you know I'm just a phone call away. We will be keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. "
- Joyce, Chris & Family
- Posted: Tuesday, January 26, 2010

"Our deepest condolences to the entire Morgan Family. Mrs. Morgan will be truely missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all."
- Ben, Sandy and Freida Howell
- Posted: Monday, January 25, 2010