Dorothy Fowler Morgan
February 2, 1918 ~ March 16, 2012
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 10:00 AM in All Faith Episcopal Church, Mechanicsville, MD., with Fr. Jeff Price officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Monday, March 19, 2012 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
Dorothy Fowler Morgan, 94, of Mechanicsville died peacefully on March 16, 2012, attended by her loving family. Born February 2, 1918 in Calvert County, MD, she was the daughter of the late Fayette and Lydia (Lottie) Fowler. She graduated from Prince Frederick High School in 1934. She lived her life dedicated to God and her family. She was preceded in death by her husband Alfred Morgan, whom she married on November 2, 1935. She is survived by seven children; Bernard Morgan (Eleanor), Gloria Westfall, Osborne Morgan, Sue Wood (Michael), Ida Kaminetz (Marvin), Teressa Quade (Joe), Jeannie Carey (Bill), 25 grandchildren, 43 Great-grandchildren, 13 great-great grandchildren, and two siblings, Joe and Raymond Fowler. Preceded in death by 12 siblings; Kathleen Taylor, Wilfred Fowler, Wilson Fowler, Virgie Parman, Virginia Fowler, Marie Suite, Thelma Dresser, Mildred Lyon, Bertha Fowler, Fayetter Fowler, Frances Swartze, and Sadie Blake. Dorothy enjoyed; reading, sewing, swimming, crabbing, playing cards, but most of all she enjoyed her vegetable garden. Always offering whatever she had to whoever came to visit her. The family will receive friends on Monday, March 19, 2012 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on March 20, 2012 at 10:00 AM in All Faith Episcopal Church in Mechanicsville, MD., with Fr. Jeff Price officiating, which Dorothy attended for over 76 years. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Alfred Morgan, Rodney Westfall, Douglas Morgan, Jim Gray, Dene Wood, and Lenny Quade. Honorary Pallbearers will be Marie Moreland, Gail Wilt, Margie Williams, Pauline Morgan, Heather Tippett, April Kastor, and Jill Forrest. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mechanicsville Vol. Rescue Squad Auxiliary, P.O. Box 552 Mechanicsville, MD 20659, Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Department, P.O. Box 37, Mechanicsville, MD 20659, and/or Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A, Leonardtown, MD.
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“Sue, Michael and family, we are so sorry about the loss of your Mother. We know how much you are going to miss her. The only consolation is, she isn’t suffering any more and she is in a much better place watching over all of us and praying for us too. Our prayers are with you during this sorrowful time. Love, Son and Elaine”
“Sue, Michael & Family: We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers go out for you at this difficult time. She will truely be missed. May God & the Guardian Angels put a comforting arm around you at this time. All of our love & hugs to you. Love, Brandi & Randy”
“My sincere sympathy for all of you on the loss of your loved one!!! She was a very SPECIAL lady!! Love to all, Ruth”
“Sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. “
“Sue, Michael and family I was sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I know how much you loved her and will miss her. You will all be in my prayers.”
“Sue, Michael and family I am sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. You are in my prayers.”
“Teressa and family: I am so sorry for your loss. It is very painful when its your mom. She will be your guardian angel now, watching over you and all your family. She is at peace now and will be in my thoughts and prayers. Take Care, Mary Agnes”
“Ida and Teressa – We’re so sorry to hear about your Mom. Just know that she’s no longer in any pain and at peace now. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family.”
“My thoughts and Prayers are with the family at this most difficult time.!Treasure all the memories,as know one can take those from you. May she rest in peace She was a very Sweet Lady..!! “
“Ida, Teresa and Family….So sorry to learn of your Mom’s passing. My heartfelt condolences to all of you.”
“To the Morgan Family our condolences.”
“We will miss seeing Dorothy in church on Sundays. It was always a treat for me. Whenever I reached over to shake her hand, she always wanted to give a hug. When she was in church she looked happy and was glad to see everyone. She will be missed.”
“To the Morgan Family,thinking of you with deepest sympathy and hoping it provides you with comfort to know that others share in your sorrow. God bless you all.”
“Teressa,Ida,Jeannie, Your family are in our prayers and we were so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother.”
“Thinking of you all during this most difficult time.”
“Sue, Ida, Teressa, Jeannie & Entire Morgan Family, I’m so sorry to hear of your Mom’s/Grandmother’s passing..She was one of the sweetest & most sincere lady that I ever met…Her picture is beautiful as she was with her warm smile..I will keep all of you in my prayers and close in my heart..God Bless you all. Love, Debbie “
“Grandma, We love you and we will miss you. Rest in peace. Love, Jim, Jenny, Lindsey & Kyle”
“Dear Teresa and Family, We are so sorry to hear of your mother. I can remember her comming to some of our ball games and enjoying herself so much. She was a lovely lady and will be missed by all. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. “
“Teresa,Joe and family, I know this is a great loss for you. Our prayers are with you.”
“Jeannie and Family,I’m so sorry to hear about your Mom,she was a lovely lady and the memories of her will live on forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.”
“AUNT DOROTHY EVEN THOUGH YOU AREN’T REALLY MY AUNT I LOVE YOU AS IF YOU WERE WE LOST CONTACT THROUGH THE YEARS. NOW YOU ARE UP THERE WITH POP AND GRANDMA AND CATCHING UP. AS FOR THE FAMILY OF DOROTHY SHE WAS A VERY LOVED PERSON AND LOVED EVERYONE AND WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED SRY FOR YOU LOSS SHE LIVED A GREAT LIFE IF YOU DON’T KNOW WHO I AM I AM LEWIS BURCH GRANDDAUGHTER AND MY GRANDMOTHER MARY MORGAN AND OTHER GRANDMA WAS LALA MORGAN SO WE RELATED SOME WHERE. “
“Morgan family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. “
“To the entire Morgan Family – my sincere condolences in the loss of your mother. She lived a long and good life. Hold your memories close to your heart.”
“To the Morgan family …your Mother was a true lady and a treasure to those of her that knew and loved her. I will never forget my memories on the Morgan farm and will never forget the love your Mother extended to me as part of her extended family.”
“Ida Mae and Teressa and Family. So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Thinking of you. Diane and Freddie Norris “
“To the Morgan Family: You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“May the happy memories of your Mom and stories of family times together, carry you through this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you. “
“Ida, Marvin, Sue, Michael & all the Morgan families: So sorry to hear of your love one’s death. It’s very hard when it is a mother, she won’t be suffering. You will always have your precious memories to help ease the pain. Sorry we can’t be there to offer our condolences in person, we now live in Florida, only 1 1/2 miles from Dedie, but you will all be in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless all of you. Love Doris & Skip Jones”
“Ida & Teressa; Sorry to hear about your Mom. She lived a long and good life. God Bless.”
“To the Morgan family: We are so sorry for your loss and wish that there were words of comfort that we could share. Just know that she is always with you … whether it is a familiar smell in the kitchen or walking into a room and for a brief second you can feel her standing beside you. She will always be there watching and protecting. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. “
“Dear Family, We are very sorry for your loss. We were out of town and unable to attend the services. The loss of a family member is always hard. Please know that you are in our thoughts & prayers. In Friendship,”
“Teressa, Joe and family We are sorry about your mom passing. Even though we did not know her, we are sure she was a special lady and will be missed by many. You and your family are in our prayers.”
“Teressa and Family – So sorry for the loss of your Mother. I am keep you and your family in my prayers.”
“Marvin, Ida, and the Morgan family – We are sorry for your loss.”
“Thoughts and prayers to the Morgan family.”
“Dear Tojo, No words can ease the pain of losing your Mother. Know that we will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. “
“My dear sister-in-law Teressa, my wonderful oldest brother Joe, oldest nephew and niece, Lenny and Leann — it’s hard to believe it’s been a year since Mrs. Morgan passed. She was a wonderful person. She always had a big hugs and big smiles for me whenever I saw her. I still think of her often, and will continue to do so the rest of my days……Much love always to you all.”