Rita J Morgan, 64, of Monticello, died unexpectedly at 11:39 p.m. on Oct. 6, 2004, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. She had been ill since Sept 10. Born in Delphi on June 26, 1940, she was the daughter of Clyde and Mary J. Boyles Myers. She attended Delphi High School class of 1959. Her marriage was to Bennett Dyer in Delphi, and they divorced. She married Donald Morgan in Lafayette, on March 6, 1987, and he survives. Mrs. Morgan was a homemaker and worked at Indiana Veterans Home as a nurse's aid in the Pyle Residence Hall for more than 10 years, retiring in 1991. She was rededicated to the First Presbyterian Church of Monticello in January. Mrs. Morgan enjoyed gardening. flower gardening, fishing, and working around their Lake Freeman home. Surviving are three daughters. Dora Trippett (husband: Lee) of Monticello. Emily Abdo (husband: Robert) of Dubai. U.A.E.. and Darcy Cavanaugh (husband: David) of Boise, Idaho: a brother. Max Myers (wife: Celeste) of Grand Junction, Colo.: two sisters. Diana Thomas (husband: Dwain) of Cabool, Mo., and Nancy Willis (husband: John) of Greenville. N.C.; five grandchildren: and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters. Marlene McDaniel and Clydell Hodson. A private family memorial service is planned. Abbott Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Delphi Carroll County Comet October 13, 2004