Margaret Ruth Presley Morgan

Franklin, NC - Margaret Ruth Presley Morgan, age 83, of Dalton Creek Road, Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, March 16, 2008 at her residence. She was born in Bristol, VA , the daughter of the late, Herbert Keesee. She was a homemaker and a secretary. She was a member of the Quilters Guild and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Margaret loved gardening, quilting and crafts.

She is survived by her life-partner, Clifford Morgan, her daughter, Pamela St. Clair and her husband, Edward of St. Petersburg, FL; her son, Jeffrey Rogers and his wife, Deanna of Dunnellon, FL; two granddaughters, Cassie Rogers and Cynthia St. Clair; one great-grandson, James Barkey. Seven sisters, Grace, Louise, Becky, Barbara, Ginnie, Betty and Joanne; one brother, Herb. She was preceded in death by two sisters, and one brother.

A memorial service will be held Monday, March 24 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Allen officiating.

The family will receive friends Monday from 10:00-11:00 AM, one hour prior to service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Leukemia Society of America. 5624 Executive Center, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28212.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email