Obituaries

Former Taylor Mills School Teacher Dies at 82

Constance Morgan, of Brielle, used to teach at Taylor Mills School in Manalapan.

Constance Carol Morgan "Connie", 82, Brielle, died at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, Jan. 21. She was a resident of Brielle for over 50 years. She was a previous teacher at Taylor Mills School in Manalapan.

Morgan was born in Roanoke Township, North Hampton County, NC to Rufus and Pastie Walden. She is originally from Halifax County, NC. Morgan graduated from North Carolina AT&T State University in 1953 with a Bachelor of Science Degree. Morgan was a teacher at Taylor Mills School, Manalapan, NJ and was pursuing a Master Degree at Georgian Court College before retiring. Morgan was a devoted wife and mother. Morgan enjoyed being with family and friends as well as cooking and gardening.

Morgan was predeceased by her parents, Rufus and Pastie Walden; two brothers, Victor and Roosevelt Walden; one sister, Jean Eason and her husband Joseph. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Alfred W. Morgan of Brielle; five children and their spouses, Carol and Richard B. Carter of Accokeek, MD, Alfred W. Morgan Jr. and his wife Phyllis of Jersey City, NJ, Zarach B. Morgan of Cocoa, FL, Dwayne C. Morgan of Belmar, NJ and Marvin K. Morgan and his wife Myan of Neptune, NJ; 10 grandchildren, Alfred W. Morgan III and wife Neomi of Jersey City, NJ, Richard V, Phillip, Brandon, Deliswan Robinson and husband Kevin Robinson, Brooke, Kazemaire, Connie, Marvin Jr. and Amber; two great grandchildren Alexia and Evan; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.

Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30 at Orender Family Home for Funerals, 2643 Old Bridge Road, Manasquan. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 31, 2014 at Shiloh Baptist Church, 44 Union Ave., Manasquan, NJ 08736. Interment will follow 1:30 p.m. at Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Wrightstown. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Shiloh Baptist Church, 44 Union Ave., Manasquan, NJ 08736. To send condolences to the family or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.orenderfamilyhome.com

-Obituary provided by Orender Family Home


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