Name: Visitation for Theresa Cornelia Morgan
Start: 2017-10-28T14:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-10-28T15:00:00.000Z
Location: Mount Zion Baptist Church

Theresa Cornelia Morgan

Knoxville, TN

Theresa Cornelia Morgan, age 80, passed away Saturday, October 21, at Ft. Sanders Hospital. Theresa moved to Knoxville in 1950 and attended Austin High School; Knoxville College; and the University of Tennessee, where she earned her Masters and Specialist degrees. With a desire to help others, she first considered nursing but chose to teach English instead, spending 30 years of her 40-year career at Central High School. Her dedication to education continued through her annual donation to Central High's scholarship fund. She was a long-time member of Mount Zion Baptist Church. With a beautiful soprano voice, she sang in the church choir and the Martin Luther King Celebration Choir. A loving sister, generous aunt, and gracious hostess, Theresa enjoyed entertaining and cooking for family and friends. Her wonderful sense of humor and radiant smile will be missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Reverend and Mrs. Enoch Frederick Morgan. Survivors are her loving and devoted sister Dr. Jean A. Morgan-Harper; brother Frederick Morgan Jr.; aunt Ethel Morgan; nieces Erika Harper Lopez, Kristi B. Harper, Enisha Morgan, Marsena Cathcart; nephews: Deandre Dunham, David Johnson, Enoch Morgan, Theron Washington, Demetrius Webster; several great nieces and nephews; one great-great nephew; several cousins and many friends. Theresa considered Howard Chandler not only a good friend but also a son. Gratitude goes to her caregivers: Jimmy Duncan, Joan Simon, and Vivian Williams.

Saturday, October 28, 2017, the family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with service to follow at Mount Zion Baptist Church at 2714 Brooks Avenue, Knoxville, TN. Reverend Dr. Johnnie W. Skinner, Sr. officiating. An entombment will immediately follow at Sherwood Memorial Gardens where a white dove release will conclude the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the scholarship fund of Central High School, Knoxville "In Memoriam of Theresa C. Morgan." Professional arrangements entrusted to Patton Funeral Home, Brian L. Buckmon, LFD 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Oct. 24 to Oct. 27, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Theresa Morgan

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12 Entries

Willietta Ellis Conner

November 1, 2017

I am extremely sorrow to hear of the loss of your loved one. I have many beautiful memories of Theresa as I reflect on her life. Please know that my prayers are extended to her family May God grant you strength to face the days ahead. Love Willietta Ellis Conner. Selma. AL

Anita VandeVate

October 30, 2017

I first met Mrs Morgan when I began night work at Fulton High School adult evening school. She was always so friendly and helpful that I was drawn to her and eventually considered her my friend. Little did I know that I would later have the good fortune to work with her sister, Dr Harper, at South Doyle High School. She, too, had the same kind and gentle ways of her sister. Both ladies are truly a tribute to those who raised them.

October 27, 2017

Please accept our deepest condolences and know that God loves you and can give you peace, restore your spirits and strengthen you.
William & Evelyn Keith; AHS class of 1955.

Willie(Annette)Marie White, David(Ruthann) Andrews family

October 27, 2017

Please accept our deepest sympathy during your time of bereavement. The Morgan family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Teresa and family were our long time friends.

Will Tom(Maosa) Moore

October 27, 2017

God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16

Ira, Geraline, Virginia, Larry (Faye) Will(Maosa) Grimes Faily

October 27, 2017

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God's love and holy peace, shelter and comfort you during this time of bereavement.

Cleola Staples

October 27, 2017

The family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Melanie Miller-Waller

October 27, 2017

I fondly remember Sophomore English with Me. Morgan in 1976-1977. We were a "spirited" class and probably made her wish she had chosen nursing as her career. I remember helping her study for her driver license exam. She had just purchased a lovely pale yellow Monte Carlo that was the envy of all her students. She made you sit up and listen, but one could see the wonderful sense of humor she had. I am sorry for your family's loss. I know she was moved and will be missed.

Melanie Miller-Waller

October 27, 2017

I had the pleasure of being a student of Ms. Morgan my Sophomore year at Central, 1976-1977. Our class was very "spirited" and probably made her wish she had chosen the nursing career. I recall helping her study for her driver's license exam. She had the most lovely pale yellow and white Monte Carlo which was the envy of all of us. She tried to be stern, but one could tell she had a wonderful sense of humor. I am so sorry for your family's loss. I know she was loved and will be missed by you all.

Helen Waters & Family

October 27, 2017

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Pat Mashburn

October 25, 2017

Jean and Family,
Theresa loved her family and was very proud of each family member's career and personal accomplishments. She wanted her students to excel and always demanded their best work. I will always remember her as someone with high standards and spunk. It was a pleasure working with her all those years at Central High. She will be missed.
Pat Mashburn

Barbara Eelder

October 25, 2017

So sorry to hear of my cousin passing.She will be missed.maybe she will see her cousin Harvey (Sonnie) Elder.Keeping you in prayer.I will miss her calls.

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