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Dora Lee Russell Morton

Birth
Havelock, Craven County, North Carolina, USA
Death
22 Jun 2019 (aged 82)
Burial
Onslow County, North Carolina, USA Add to Map
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HUBERT - Dora Lee Russell Morton, 82, of Hubert, passed away peacefully with family by her side, on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Crystal Coast Hospice House. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday at Queens Creek United Methodist Church with Rev. Gary Gandy and Rev. Ken Saleeby officiating. Burial will follow at the Queens Creek United Methodist Church Cemetery.

She was born February 26, 1937 in Havelock, NC. Daughter of the late Dan and Lala Mae Russell.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Charles L. Morton; daughters, Charlotte Henderson of Hubert, Cynthia New (Ronnie) of Stella and Janet Underseth (Andy) of Swansboro; son, Doug Morton (Jessica) of Swansboro; grandchildren, Heather Wells, Holly Lewis, Kyle New, Rebecca New, Cameron Underseth, Allison Underseth, Brody Morton and Landon Morton; three great-grandchildren; brother, Homer Russell of Wildwood; sisters, Linda Smith (Ronnie) of Morehead City, Blinnie Mason of Bogue and Kathy Russell (Billy) of Casar; and sixteen nieces and nephews.

She was a dedicated wife and mother first and foremost. She treasured her children and embraced every moment with them. She especially loved her role as MomMom.

The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 - 8 PM at Jones Funeral Home, Swansboro Chapel.
HUBERT - Dora Lee Russell Morton, 82, of Hubert, passed away peacefully with family by her side, on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Crystal Coast Hospice House. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday at Queens Creek United Methodist Church with Rev. Gary Gandy and Rev. Ken Saleeby officiating. Burial will follow at the Queens Creek United Methodist Church Cemetery.

She was born February 26, 1937 in Havelock, NC. Daughter of the late Dan and Lala Mae Russell.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Charles L. Morton; daughters, Charlotte Henderson of Hubert, Cynthia New (Ronnie) of Stella and Janet Underseth (Andy) of Swansboro; son, Doug Morton (Jessica) of Swansboro; grandchildren, Heather Wells, Holly Lewis, Kyle New, Rebecca New, Cameron Underseth, Allison Underseth, Brody Morton and Landon Morton; three great-grandchildren; brother, Homer Russell of Wildwood; sisters, Linda Smith (Ronnie) of Morehead City, Blinnie Mason of Bogue and Kathy Russell (Billy) of Casar; and sixteen nieces and nephews.

She was a dedicated wife and mother first and foremost. She treasured her children and embraced every moment with them. She especially loved her role as MomMom.

The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 - 8 PM at Jones Funeral Home, Swansboro Chapel.


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  • Created by: Dan Francis
  • Added: Jun 25, 2019
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/200497608/dora_lee-morton: accessed ), memorial page for Dora Lee Russell Morton (26 Feb 1937–22 Jun 2019), Find a Grave Memorial ID 200497608, citing Queens Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Onslow County, North Carolina, USA; Maintained by Dan Francis (contributor 48615006).