A celebration of life for Lorna will be held Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 12:00 PM at The Oaks of Louisiana Chapel, 600 East Flournoy Lucas Road, Shreveport, Louisiana 71115. Following the celebration of life will be a visitation from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home & Park, 8801 Mansfield Road, Shreveport, Louisiana 71108. She will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband in Tallahassee, FL.
Lorna was born on November 5, 1927 to her parents, Mamie and Erwin Schwarzenholz in Independence, MO. She had only one sister, Carol. Lorna proudly became a Registered Nurse, attending St. Joseph School of Nursing, Kansas City, MO. and graduated with honors in 1947. She met the love of her life, Austin "Bud" Morton and married August 5, 1950. They were so proud of their three sons, Mark, Steve and John. Lorna enjoyed watching them play sports and loved sailing as a family. They all graduated from college with honors.
After her retirement, Bud and Lorna moved to Tallahassee, FL where they enjoyed sailing the Gulf, playing tennis, spending time with their many friends and visiting their sons and their families. Bud passed away January of 1998 at the age of 71.
Lorna moved to Shreveport, LA in 2000 and became very active in her community. She joined many organizations and groups, such as the P.E.O., Women's Dept. Club, Book Club, and Bridge groups, to name a few. She also enjoyed volunteering at church and Hospitals.
When she turned 90, she moved to The Oaks of Louisiana. Family and friends came for the "Old Grandma's New Life Celebration". She always loved the beauty and peace of nature, especially the trees, flowers and lakes but most of all, her family.
Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Mark (Pam) and Steve (Cathy), her wonderful grandchildren and great grandchildren. The oldest, Matt and Kara Morton of Boston, MA and their fun and smart, Henry and William, Kelly and Pawel Kaliszan of Denver, CO. and their hiking, biking and sailing, Lindsey and Lucas, Michelle and Richard Murrell of Shreveport, LA. and their super gymnasts, Ballet stars and swimmers, Ella Cate and Emma, and Katy Covey of Shreveport, LA. and her beautiful, fun, master cook Lauren and football star, math genius, Larry.
Her presence will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
