Mary Inez Morton

Mary Inez Morton , known as "Pudgie" to those who loved her, age 81, of Middletown Ohio, passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord on February 17, 2025.. She was born on June 28, 1943 in Dayton, Ohio to William F. Clifford Sr. and Hazel Garnette "Tibbs" Clifford. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas "T.L." Morton, her parents William and Hazel Clifford, brother Thomas Henry Clifford Sr.(Tobey), sisters Ellen Mae Neff(Keith) and Betty Lou White(Gary) and nephews, Charles James(C.J.) Land and Jamison Glyn(Jamie) Clifford, niece, Tina Wagers; and, sister in law, Milly Clifford.

She is survived by her brothers William F. Clifford Jr., and Gary Lee Clifford, two sisters; Sue Minton(Roger) and Benita Spencer(John); also her step daughter Rita Sparks and grandchildren, Josh Sparks, Brooke Sparks, Adam(Rebekah) and great grandson Graham. She cherished all of her many surviving nieces and nephews; and great nieces and nephews. She will surely be missed by them all.

One of Mary's greatest joys in life was singing for the Lord, starting when she was about twelve years old. She sang with her family for many years before moving to Alabama and singing gospel music there for over 30 years. T. L. and Mary. started a gospel group called Heaven's Connection that she was very proud of and they spent many years traveling and ministering to others through their music. Mary was very talented and wrote gospel music and plays for her church, winning several awards. During her early years in Alabama she enjoyed helping special needs children learn to play piano and had a great time working at a mission camp for kids during the summer. A few years later she opened a flower and ceramic shop while still traveling and singing.

Mary loved spending time with her family and always came home for holidays, especially family reunions and Christmas. She loved playing board games and card games together and she had a competitive side, always very determined to win, as anyone that ever played against her could tell you. She loved her Lord, she loved to sing, she loved to laugh and she loved her family.

Visitation and funeral services are from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Anderson Funeral Home, 1357 East

Second Street, Franklin, Ohio, 45005. Pastor Jeff Tibbs and Michael Tibbs will be officiating.