Leela Frances “Lee” Berryhill Morgan, 85, of Jackson, died Monday, June 6, 2011 in Ridgeland. Visitation will be 9:30am and funeral service to follow at 11:00am Friday, June 10 at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home in Ridgeland. A graveside service will follow at the Canton Cemetery.
Born January 7, 1926 in Sunflower, MS, Lee was the daughter of Walter and Edna Mae (Sanders) Berryhill. Lee graduated from Greenwood High School and Millsaps College. She married Jackson native Turner T. Morgan in 1949. She taught elementary school for Jackson Public Schools, Jackson Academy and 1st Presbyterian Day School and was an active member of 1st Presbyterian Church for many years.
Lee is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Turner; siblings, Edna Earle, Robert Leigh and Walter; daughter-in-law, Lucie; and granddaughter, Katie.
She is survived by her 3 sons: David (Beth), John (Cecile) and Glen (Nita) and 6 grandchildren: Leigh Mott (Donny), Faith Morgan, Rachel Morgan, Aubrey Richmond , Anthony Morgan and Adam Morgan.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions in memory of Lee to The American Cancer Society, The Compassionate Friends (Jackson Chapter) or Catholic Charities.