Doris Louise Morgan, age 82, Hernando, passed away Feb. 29, 2012, at her home under the loving care of her family and Hospice of Citrus County. Doris was born May 21, 1929, in Fairbury, Neb., to the late Glen and Ella (Haake) Brown, and came to this area in 2000 from Spring Hill, Fla. She served our country in the United States Marine Corps, achieving the rank of sergeant, before leaving for marriage, children and a civil service career.
Doris enjoyed traveling, especially to the mountains, sailing, watching football and basketball, particularly the Gators and Bucs. Along with her husband, she enjoyed spending time with their cats and growing roses, which they generously shared with their neighbors and friends. She was Lutheran by faith and optimist by nature. Doris was very loved by family and friends for her kindness and generosity and will be greatly missed.
Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Collins Morgan, Hernando; two daughters, Rebecca Morgan, Clermont, Fla., and Daphne (Ken) Swatek, Palm Bay, Fla.; grandchildren Daniel McMillan (Mandi Brower), Melissa Swatek and Lt. Cpl. Cole Swatek, USMC (Kelsey); two sisters, Donna (Vinal) Casper, Taylorsville, Utah, and Beverly (Richard) Thompson, Yuma, Ariz.; three brothers, Jerome (DeeZee) Brown, Apache Junction, Ariz., David (Betty) Brown, Omaha, Neb., and Jon Brown, Oberlin, Kan.; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her only son, Anthony Morgan, and her sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Joe Mammano. Inurnment will be at a later date at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Published in Citrus County Chronicle on March 2, 2012
Doris Louise Morgan, age 82, Hernando, passed away Feb. 29, 2012, at her home under the loving care of her family and Hospice of Citrus County. Doris was born May 21, 1929, in Fairbury, Neb., to the late Glen and Ella (Haake) Brown, and came to this area in 2000 from Spring Hill, Fla. She served our country in the United States Marine Corps, achieving the rank of sergeant, before leaving for marriage, children and a civil service career.
Doris enjoyed traveling, especially to the mountains, sailing, watching football and basketball, particularly the Gators and Bucs. Along with her husband, she enjoyed spending time with their cats and growing roses, which they generously shared with their neighbors and friends. She was Lutheran by faith and optimist by nature. Doris was very loved by family and friends for her kindness and generosity and will be greatly missed.
Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Collins Morgan, Hernando; two daughters, Rebecca Morgan, Clermont, Fla., and Daphne (Ken) Swatek, Palm Bay, Fla.; grandchildren Daniel McMillan (Mandi Brower), Melissa Swatek and Lt. Cpl. Cole Swatek, USMC (Kelsey); two sisters, Donna (Vinal) Casper, Taylorsville, Utah, and Beverly (Richard) Thompson, Yuma, Ariz.; three brothers, Jerome (DeeZee) Brown, Apache Junction, Ariz., David (Betty) Brown, Omaha, Neb., and Jon Brown, Oberlin, Kan.; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her only son, Anthony Morgan, and her sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Joe Mammano. Inurnment will be at a later date at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Published in Citrus County Chronicle on March 2, 2012
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