In Remembrance Of
Velma Morton
Velma Morton, 94, of Gower, MO passed away, October 7, 2023.
She was born on September 26, 1929 to Charles Thomas and Lula Mae (Hensley) Morton in Ozark County, near Elijah, MO where she grew up and graduated high school.
On October 1, 1946 she was united in marriage to Maurice “Buster” Morton. After their marriage they lived in Bakersfield, CA. In 1969 they moved to Ventura and in 1981 they moved to Gower.
Velma loved gardening, quilting and cooking. Most of all she loved her family and was always involved in their lives.
She was a former member of the First Baptist Church in Gower and was a current member of the Gower Christian Church.
Velma was preceded in death by her parents; son, Danny Morton; daughter-in-law, Kathy Morton; daughter, Shirley Wheeler; brothers, Elmer and Claud Hensley; and sisters, Redia Copeland, Maggie Lewis, Agnes Johnson, Delpha Long, Mary Buchanan, and Geneva Simpson.
She is survived by her son, Dennis (Kandy) Morton; daughter, Sheila (Paul) Mann; son-in-law, Eddie Wheeler; ten grandchildren, Shanna (Keith) Kilgore, Beth (Clint) Thompson, Becky (Matt) Schilling, Rachel (Will) Graham, Brandon Morton (Shauna), Dusty (Amaranta) Morton, Clancy Mann, Ian Mann, and Clarissa (Sam) Guest, Danell (Danny) Hensley; twelve great-grandchildren, Eddie (Amanda), Eric, Ethan, Luke, Carson, Lilly, Nathan, Cooper, Jordan, Malana, Devon, Aidan, Braxton, Penelope and Amelia, Pierce, Frankie; great-great-granddaughter Alaia; several nieces and nephews, including Lana Young; other relatives and many friends.
Funeral Service: 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 15th at the Gower Christian Church with visitation one hour prior to the service.
Burial: Allen Cemetery, Gower, MO.
Arrangements, Hixson-Klein Funeral Home.
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Lana and Sam Young
She was a special lady. Sure will miss her.
Ron and Rita Musser
So sorry for your alls loss-what a great and sweet lady!
Shirley Reynolds
My deepest sympathy to all the families! She was a special lady
Elisa Parker
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this time.
Jeff and Wanda Neudorff
We are sorry to hear of Velma’s passing. She was a great lady and we thought the world of her. Our sympathy to all the family. We will hold you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Ralph & Lisa Landis
To Clarissa and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Michael Roady
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Patricia Alice Brisco
So sorry to hear she passed. I had misplaced her new phone number, but finally found it last night on a card ahw sent me. I tried to call her, but the mailbox was full. I tried again today without success. I suspected she might have passed away. I’m so sorry. I can be reached at (626) 534-1446. Please take care.
Susan & Donn LeRoy (Stamp)
Velma was such a dear friend to our family and especially close friends with our Mom (Almedia Stamp). We will miss her and we know all too well the hole that she will leave in the hearts of her family. Many fond memories that we will be able to hold onto and share throughout the rest of our lives. Sending prayers and hugs to the family.