Teresa Elaine Morkin, age 95, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on Saturday May 23, 2020. Teresa was born May 27, 1924 in Merrill, ME. Teresa graduated from Jacksonville University receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree. She married Raymond L. Morkin, Sr. on June 22, 1946. Teresa taught English in the Duval County School system for 20 years and had a passion for all sports especially her 5-mile bicycle rides. She was a member of Lakeshore United Methodist Church for many years. Teresa also joined the United States Naval Reserve, better known as the WAVES (for Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service during World War II.
She was survived by daughter Kay Seth and Karen Boyd and her husband Robert Boyd III; grandchildren Robert Boyd IV, John Seth (Michelle) and Raymond Seth III; great-grandchildren Raymond Seth IV, Jason Seth, Douglas Seth and Audrey Seth; and sister Gail Thompson. Son Raymond Morkin, Jr. and grandson Thomas Boyd predeceased Teresa in death.
A visitation for family and friends will be held Monday, June 1, 2020 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Hardage-Giddens, Riverside Memorial Park & Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32205. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM at the funeral home followed by graveside service.
Hardage-Giddens Riverside Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32205 is serving the family. Please leave words of comfort and condolences for the family on our online guest register at www.hgriversidefuneralhome.com
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