Wilma R Morgan's Obituary
Wilma R. Morgan, 84, of Martinsville, Illinois passed away at 7:20 p.m. on Monday, September 20, 2010 at Burnsides Community Health Center in Marshall, Illinois. She was born on December 20, 1925 in Greenup, Illinois, the daughter of Harlan Snearley and Flossie Etna Carlen Snearley Swim. On January 12, 1949, she married Darrel C. Morgan in Casey, Illinois. He preceded her in death on August 19, 1981. Survivors include her sons, Jim Morgan of Martinsville, IL and John Morgan and wife Sandy, also of Martinsville, IL; daughter, Jeannette Tyhurst, of Marshall, IL; grandchildren, Jim Morgan, Becky Brooks, Russ Tyhurst, Ryan Tyhurst, Travis Morgan, and Nicole Morgan; and great grandchildren, Tyler Morgan, Gunnar Brooks, Christopher Tyhurst, April Tyhurst, Piper Tyhurst, and Shelby Tyhurst. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and great grandson, Gannon Brooks. Wilma was a member of the Home Extension Group and an active member of the Martinsville Bible Church. She was a typical farmer's wifedevoting her life to the care of her husband, children and the family farm. She raised and butchered the chickens, gathered the eggs, tended the gardens and kept the home in immaculate order. She played chauffeur, nurse mate, and recreational director to the children as they were always involved in school and summer activities. She taught Sunday School classes for several years and attended Les Ames Class functions at the Martinsville Bible church. In her retirement years, Wilma traveled extensively throughout the United States and chose to spend the cold winter months in sunny Southern Florida. Visitation will be held from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at the Greenwell Funeral Home, Martinsville, IL with graveside services to follow in the Island Grove Cemetery, with Bro. Billie Ray Ulrey officiating. Memorial contributions and donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Relay for Life for Clark County, 2509 S. Neil St., Suite 1, Champaign, IL 61820. Memorial condolences and tributes may be sent to the family at www.greenwellfh.com. Greenwell Funeral Home, Martinsville, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Saturday, September 25, 2010 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Greenwell Funeral Home, Martinsville, IL , Service Saturday, September 25, 2010 3:00 PM Graveside- Island Grove Cemetery, Martinsville, IL ,
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