Frances E. Morgan, 84, of Knightstown passed away Friday, May 22, 2009 at Hancock Regional Hospital following a brief illness. She was born June 29, 1924 in Knightstown the daughter of Frank J. and Pansy B. (Davis) Ellis.
A 1942 graduate of Mays High School, she worked for United Telephone Company for many years. She was a seamstress at the Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Home in Knightstown for several years. Frances was a member of Psi Iota Xi for many years and a member of the Center Christian Church of over 75 years. She enjoyed gardening, antiquing, raising and painting gourds. She was a painter and crafter.
Survivors include three daughters: Marcia D. (husband: Ronald L.) Denton of LaGrange, Lisa M. Morgan of Knoxville, TN; and Lori G. (husband: Gregory J.) Morrison of Indianapolis; eight grandchildren: Lindy N. (husband: Lance) Cummings of Hamilton, OH, Lauren R. Denton, Lizabeth K. Denton, Leigh A. Denton, and Larissa M. Denton all of Ft. Wayne; Lesly A. Denton of LaGrange; Jacob C. and Jared R. Morrison both of Indianapolis; one brother: Marcus N. (wife: Evelyn) Ellis of Carthage; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Richard E. Morgan; a sister: Olive H. Mattix; two brothers: Claude A. Ellis and Stoy F. Ellis.
Services will be at 10:00 AM Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at Center Christian Church in Mays with Pastor Bill Worrell officiating. Burial will follow in Center Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 PM Monday, May 25, 2009 at Center Christian Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Center Christian Church Building Fund. Arrangements are being handled by Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service, Knightstown Chapel. Online condolences may be made at
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