Linda Lavonne Morgan

MURPHYSBORO – Linda LaVonne Morgan, 74, of Murphysboro passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 12:02 p.m. in her residence surrounded by her loving husband and family at her side.



LaVonne was born on Monday, October 4, 1943 to Rev. Jesse Dixon and Bessie Orelda (Brandt) Cotherman in Decatur, IL.



On August 15, 1970 LaVonne married Graham Alan Morgan in Chadwick, IL and spent over 48 wonderful years together. He survives.



LaVonne was preceded in death by both parents; one brother, Charles Richard Cotherman, and one sister, Suzanne Cotherman.



Survivors include one son, Dr. Thomas Nathanial (his wife, Ilene René Morgan, and son Joseph Alan Morgan) of West Hills, California. Also surviving are two blood nephews; Jesse Cotherman (his wife Michelle, and their children, Brandt, Taylor and Natalie) of Carmel, Indiana and John Cotherman of Shelbyville, Indiana.



LaVonne was a long time member of Carbondale First United Methodist Church. She was a classically trained coloratura soprano with a wonderful voice that she shared through teaching and performing. LaVonne will forever be truly missed by those who knew and loved her.



Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at First United Methodist Church in Carbondale with Rev. Alan Rhein officiating. Interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery, Carbondale. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Meredith Funeral Home, Carbondale.



Memorials are the preferred form of remembrance and can be made to First United Methodist Church of Carbondale Music Fund. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and church.