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A graduate of The Ashley Hall Boarding School in Charleston SC, she had attended the Bryn Mawr School and the Bluebird School, where she made friendships that lasted through her 90 years. She was presented to society by her father and was a member of the Elkridge Club, the Federated Garden Clubs of America and the National Society of the Colonial Dames, under which umbrella she volunteered many happy hours at Mount Clare in Carroll Park.
With a degree from Bard Avon, Gene had a a 38 year career with the Johns Hopkins Hospital where she worked in cardiology and in the offices of Dr. Victor McKusick, the renowned internist and professor of medicine. She spoke fondly of her days at Hopkins including tales of watching procedures from the surgical theater during lunch times.
Known affectionally by her family as "Bonnie Gene", Gene had a great sense of humor and was fiercely independent. She inspired those she knew to follow their interests, work hard, and to value friendships. She loved to travel and, most especially, spend time on the Chesapeake Bay, on Maryland's Eastern Shore and in Cottesbrook, Maine.
Predeceased by her sister, Carroll Morgan Legge, Gene is survived by her three nieces, Alison Carroll Legge Martin (Sean), Mallory S. Legge-Digiorgio (David), Jennifer Morgan Legge Barroll (Robert), her eight grand nephews and nieces, three great grands, her longtime companion, Major General Warren McGruder, and her many friends and their extended families.
A private interment at Green Mount Cemetery and a celebration of life at Blakehurst Retirement Community will be held in April.
Donations in her memory may be made to the Blakehurst Scholarship Fund
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Torri Ross
June 26, 2024
Gene was at first a neighbor and then a treasured friend for over 15 years. She was a voracious reader and shared many wonderful stories about her travels and her beloved friends (Nancy, Joan, and others) during our afternoon walks. She was fiercely supportive and kind. Gene was like a member of our family spending many a Christmas Eve celebrating the season with us and attending our children´s sporting events. I know she will be greatly missed by many but especially Warren who she dutifully traveled to see on the Eastern Shore every Sunday like clock work. Thinking of you all and hoping you find peace in remembering the good times we all shared with Gene. I will greatly miss my dear friend.
Sandy Lima
April 11, 2024
Gene took me under her wing when I joined the Heart Station at the John´s Hopkins Hospital in 1974. She taught me how to perform phonocardiograms and stress tests but, in fact, she taught me so much more. When faced with a difficult decision, Gene was there to encourage me and push me forward as she took me under her wing and helped me every step of the way. I left Hopkins 10 years later but Gene and I continued to get together and talk about the good old days. Hopefully Gene knew the impact she had on my life and how much I loved her. Rest in peace my friend...
Alice Lappe
April 10, 2024
I too worked with Gene in the heart station at Johns Hopkins Hospital for many years. She was more than just a great friend and a mentor, she was an inspiration to me asa little young girl who came from a small town to aspire to be the best me I can be. I owe a lot to Gene Morgan and I was lucky to call her my friend.
Debi Dorsey-Gillespie
April 10, 2024
I worked side-by-side with Gene for several years at Hopkins. She was a big inspiration to me in my younger years. Every time I see a small tub of lemon yogurt I think of her and our wonderful conversations over lunch
Sandy Lima
April 10, 2024
Gene took me under her wing when I came to work in the Heart Station at the John´s Hopkins Hospital in 1974. She taught me how to perform stress tests and phonocardiograms. But, more importantly Gene was my mentor in life, always there to listen, offer encouragement and gently push me in the right direction. Thank you Gene, I´ll never forget you. Rest in Peace my friend
Neltie sanders linker
April 9, 2024
The class of 53 was special gene will be missed
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