Thelma Morgan

Thelma L. Morgan, 84, Independence, MO passed away May 2, 2009. Memorial services will be held at 6:30 pm, Wed., May 6, 2009 at South Crysler Community of Christ; visitation will precede the service beginning at 4 pm at the church. Private committal services will be held at Mound Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the South Crysler Community of Christ or Outreach International.
Thelma was born May 21, 1924 in Independence and lived there most of her life. She graduated from William Chrisman High School. She was a tour guide at the Community of Christ Auditorium for over forty years. She also served as a tour guide at The Community of Christ Temple, the Bingham-Waggoner Estate, the Vaile Mansion and was a member of the Chicago & Alton Depot Society, giving tours at the Depot. She was a member of the church and was very active there. She served as an Elder and taught Sunday school and Bible School, sang in the choir and was an expert on church history. She and her husband enjoyed traveling the world. She also had an artistic side �" oil painting and playing the piano.
Thelma was preceded in death by her husband Travis Bruce Morgan in 1987 and son-in-law Douglas Diehl in 1992. She is survived by daughters Melody Skelton and husband Robert, Independence, MO; Holly Rabourn and husband Dennis, Butler, MO; sister Charlene Ward, Braymer, MO; grandchildren Travis Skelton, Independence, MO; Morgan Diehl, Pleasant Hill, MO; Jocelyn Diehl, Kansas City, MO; and her special dog, Teddy.