"To The Family: I am so sorry for your loss. I understand how difficult it is when a loved one passes away. I find Acts 24:15 to be comforting because it promises a hope for the future. Please accept my sincere condolences. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. "
In loving memory of
Frances Manning Morgan
August 27, 1923 - December 11, 2009
Frances Manning Morgan age 86 of Ames, IA died at Northcrest Health Care Unit on Friday, December 11, 2009. A memorial service will be at 1:30 PM Monday, December 14, 2009 at the United Church of Christ -- Congregational, 6th and Kellogg in Ames. Burial will be at the Ames Municipal Cemetery.
Frances Manning Morgan was born August 27, 1923, in Keosauqua, IA, the daughter of Bates and Madge (Landes) Manning. She graduated from Ames High School. She married Paul Morgan on January 6, 1945, in Larchmont, NY.
During her 70 years living in Ames, Fran was a member of PEO Chapter HN for 50 years, ISU Faculty Women's Club, Questers, and she was an active member of the United Church of Christ -- Congregational. Fran and Paul have made their home at Northcrest and have appreciated the compassionate care Fran has received in the Health Care Unit the last fourteen months.
Fran is survived by her husband, Paul, of Ames; sons, Jack (Randi) of Bainbridge Island, WA, and Mike (Genelle) of Pella, IA; daughter, Betty (John) Morgan Pittman of Parker, CO; grandchildren: Tom (Andrea) Morgan, John Morgan, Lisa (Anthony) Alvino, Sara Morgan (John Shaffer), Kelly Pittman, Jeffrey Pittman, and Jane Pittman; and great granddaughters Isabella and Catherine Alvino.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Betty Friedmeyer; and brother, John Manning.
Memorials may be directed to Northcrest Retirement Community or United Church of Christ -- Congregational of Ames
On-line condolences may be sent to grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com.
Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care is assisting the family.
Tributes
"Sorry for your loss- I will not be able to attend services as I have just had ankle surgery. God bless Tom pace"
"Fran was my mother's best friend. I'll never forget how much her support meant to our family during my mother's long bout with cancer. She was a very special person."
"Aunt Fran had one of the greatest laughs I have ever heard. As a kid I always thought it was funny that she, Grandpa and Aunt Betty laughed so similarly and so infectiously! Just to hear one of them chuckle over something could put a permanent smile on your face. I will always miss that. I'll also miss our bonding over lemon pie...the last few years she and Uncle Paul would come to Keo to visit, she would bring one for us lemon fans. Such a wonderful lady; she will be missed."
"Our prayers are with you all. I always enjoyed talking with Fran when we would run into each other in Ames. I also will never forget the Christmases at their house when I was very young. She will be missed."
"Betty, John, and Family, Our prayers are with you at this difficult time. Your mom looks like quite a character! Now I know where you get your smile and spunk! It seems to me she did a great job as a mom..she raised a wonderful daughter. God bless all of you as you celebrate your mother. Love and Prayers, Gary and Julie Lacey and Jacob"