6/25/1924 – 1/8/2025
Eudora
Wilma Irene (Barraclough) Morgan was born at home in Scranton, Kansas on June 25, 1924 to parents, Roy and Margaret Barraclough.
While attending high school in Lansing, Kansas, she met her soon to be husband, Erwin Morgan. They were married on June 19, 1942 and celebrated 80 years together before he passed away on November 22, 2022.
Wilma was a wonderful mother and a devoted wife.
She is survived by her son, Larry Morgan (Debbie) and daughter, Sandra Cockrum (Dave), 5 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 4 great, great grandchildren.
Wilma died at Homestead in Eudora, Kansas on January 8, 2025. Graveside services will be at 2:00 pm on January 14, 2025 at Oak Hill cemetery in Lawrence, Kansas.
The family would like to thank all those who cared for Wilma during her stay at Homestead.
Online condolences made at rumsey-yost.com
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