Blanche (Smith) Morgan

Blanche Smith Morgan, 78, of Franklin, NC, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021.  She was born on November 5, 1942 in Franklin, NC to John Doyle and Dove (McCoy) Smith.  On October 20, 1962 she married Lyman Dale Morgan.  Blanche was an honest, loving, and hard-working wife and mother.  A talented seamstress and cook, she created a happy home for her loved ones.  Blanche enjoyed music, crossword puzzles, reading, and keeping her home spotless.  Her grandchildren will always remember the many happy holidays they spent at her house.  Her sense of humor and personality will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her father John Doyle Smith, mother Dove McCoy Smith, brother, J. D. Smith, and husband, Lyman Dale Morgan.

She is survived by her daughter, Jill Morgan Bell (Ralph), sister, Betty Gregory (Bill), grandson, Chris Bell and granddaughter, Lauryn Bell.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial donations be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN  38105 or Hospice House Foundation of WNC, PO Box 815, Franklin, NC  28734.  A private service will be held and burial will follow at the Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.  Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is serving the Morgan family.