Marian Materne Morgan, 77, died on May 5th, 2021 in Lake Charles, surrounded by her family. Marian, known lovingly by her family as Teedie or Slim or Mimi, was a sweet and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, teacher and friend. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and gave generously to her community. She attended St. Charles Academy, where she was an active contributor in many organizations and a leader on sports teams. Marian graduated from McNeese University, earning both her bachelor and masters degrees. She dedicated her professional life to math and science education in Calcasieu Parish from 1979 to 2014. In those thirty-five years, she taught at J I Watson, LaGrange and Oak Park Middle Schools, ending her career at Moss Bluff Middle School teaching advanced math and science in the gifted programs. She was a conscientious and compassionate teacher who worked hard to help her students both learn and love to learn. Marian was an avid athlete throughout her life, beginning in high school with varsity basketball and cheerleading. She was a skilled skier and tennis player. She and her husband hiked each summer in the Rocky Mountains and were active scuba divers.
Marian is survived by her husband of thirty-nine years, Robert E. "Robbie" Morgan, an attorney practicing in Lake Charles for fifty-two years. She is mother to two daughters: Lisa Quarles Barse of Dallas and Pamela Quarles-Adams of Statesville, NC, and to five step-daughters: Janet Morgan Thielen of Lake Charles, Lisa Morgan Counce of Houston, Kristi Morgan George of Lake Charles, Denise Morgan Perry of Phoenix, and Lee Morgan Robinson of Lake Charles. Her four grandchildren are Isabelle Patricia Barse, Alden Olivia Barse, Maxwell John Fruge and Noah Paul Sanders. Her five siblings are Patricia Materne Crull (Richard), Michael D. Materne (Beatrice Baldwin), Peggy Materne Jones (Jeffrey), Christine Materne Carter (Wayne) and Julie Materne Shirley (Russell).
Marian was preceded in death by her parents Alton Alexander Materne and Lucille Piraro Materne and her grandparents Joseph Wallace Materne and Cora Chrysler Materne and Martin Anthony Piraro and Virginia (Jenny) Jennaro Piraro. A private family service will be held at a later time. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer's Association at https://www.alz.org.

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Published by American Press on May 10, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Marian Morgan

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9 Entries

Gale Materne

May 28, 2021

Rest in peace my dear cousin Teedee and my deepest condolences to your family and friends.

May 13, 2021

Marian strived to make the world a better place for all.
Her success is evidenced by the lives of her family, friends and students.
My heart and prayers are with all of you.
Sincerely, Meredith

Judy McCullough

May 11, 2021

Marian would light up any room in a place with her smile. She was intelligent and beautiful. She could crack a joke and we would laugh our heads off. She was very serious about giving her all to her students. She taught many students that became doctors, chemist, engineers or lawyers later in life. At Moss Bluff Middle School hallway she could walk faster than some half her age. She took care of herself. She was my friend, but she is in a better place. No more pain.

Sue Durio

May 10, 2021

I have wonderful memories of the Hall sisters growing up across the street from the Materne sisters in our neighborhood on Center and Lagrange. We did all the fun, silly things teenage girls do and went together to school at St. Charles Academy. Teedee will always have a special place in my heart. I can still see her flipping her long hair and flashing that beautiful smile. Rest in peace, dear one.

Carie Davis

May 10, 2021

Mrs. Morgan was my middle school spark teacher at Moss Bluff Middle way back in the 80s. When my oldest daughter got to middle school and she was still the spark teacher I was so happy she would get to know her. She was a wonderful teacher and she will be missed.

DeeDee Breaux

May 9, 2021

It was my privilege to call her mentor and friend. She was a beautiful, independent, and intelligent woman. I shall miss her until we meet again in the presence of the Lord. “I thank my God in all my remembrance of you,”
Philippians 1:3 ESV

Carolyn Duhon

May 9, 2021

Marian was a wonderful, intelligent, loving lady.
She taught one of my children, and I had the pleasure of working with her for 15 years.
She will be missed by everyone.
I am proud to have known and worked with her.

Brian Fontenot

May 9, 2021

Marian was a wonderful mentor of mine when we both taught at Moss Bluff Middle.
She gave me great insight into the mind of the gifted student. I can still see her lovely smile and reassuring eyes.

Mary Whitworth

May 8, 2021

My condolences and prayers for old friend, Robbie, and his family. I always enjoyed my conversations with Marian at our class reunions. Mary Ann Walker Whitworth

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