Dorothy Morgan

Mrs. Dorothy Eleanor (Mootz) "Pretty Bird" Morgan, 85, passed away peacefully with her loved ones by her side on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at the Presbyterian Home. She was born in Utica, May 27, 1929, a daughter of the late Earl and Mary Elizabeth (Jones) Mootz. She attended local schools, was a graduate of TR Proctor High School, and later attended the Utica School of Commerce receiving a degree in Secretarial Science. A very hard working woman, Dorothy was employed for many years at the NY Bakery and later Mele's Manufacturing, but was always a full time mom for her family. A woman of deep faith, Dorothy was a devoted member of Westminster Moriah Olivet Presbyterian Church, where she served as a Deacon for many years. She was an inspirational person who faced many obstacles in her life and was always able to overcome them. She leaves this legacy to her family and they will always remember her favorite words, "This too shall pass." She is survived by her twin daughters, Sandra Barres and Susan A. Morgan, both of Whitesboro; three sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Rosemary Morgan of Albany, Russ and Susan R. Morgan of New Hartford, and Frank and Dyckie Morgan of W. Edmeston; one daughter-in-law, Janice Morgan; a sister, Jean LaMunion; 20 grandchildren, Stephen Morgan, Stacey and John Kontos, Joush and Grace Barres, Lindsay and Kyle Kabot, Brittany Barres, Danielle Barres and Brandon Somers, Rusty Morgan, Jeremy and Danielle Morgan, Misty and Kriston Campbell, Kyle and Erika Morgan, Matthew Ingraham, Jordan Ingraham, and Heather Morgan; 21 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by one son, Ronald Morgan; two brothers, William and Robert Mootz; and a sister, Helen Kuzio. Relatives and friends may call on Monday (Today) from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Matt Funeral Home, 700 Rutger St., at Mohawk St., Utica. There will be a celebration of Dorothy's life at the conclusion of calling hours at 7 p.m. offered by Pastor Robert G. Umidi. Private interment will be in Crown Hill Memorial Park. For directions to the funeral home, click the link above.

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