CARTER COUNTY, TN - OBITUARIES - Mary F. Morton, 22 Feb 2003
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Mary F. Morton

Mary F. Morton, 87, South Second Street, Elizabethton, died 
Saturday, February 22, 2003, at her residence following an extended 
illness.
A native of Roan Mountain, Mrs. Morton was the daughter of the late 
Henry and Jane Hill Johnson.
She was a member of Slagle's United Methodist Church and the Ladies 
Circle.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Meredith Morton, in 1988, 
and by four brothers and four sisters.
Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Jane Hyder, 
Elizabethton, and Jewell and Tony Hughes, Elizabethton; one son and 
daughter-in-law, Robert Jack and Kathy Morton, Elizabethton; one brother, 
Sam Johnson, Elizabethton; five grandchildren and spouses, Randy and 
Diane Hyder, Watauga; Lawana and Tony Slagle, Elizabethton; Calvin Hyder, 
Elizabethton; Robert Jack Hughes, Elizabethton, and Michael Hughes, 
Elizabethton, and two great-grandchildren, Chesnee Slagle and Elizabeth 
Slagle, both of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, 423-542-2232, is in charge of the 
arrangements. www.tetrickfuneralhome.com.

MORTON -- The funeral service for Mrs. Mary F. Morton, 87, South 
Second Street, Elizabethton, who died Saturday, February 22, 2003, will 
be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 26, 2003 in the Riverside 
Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Manis officiating. Music 
will be under the direction of Jackie Kelly. The graveside service and 
interment will be held Thursday, February 27, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Happy 
Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Rick Hardin, David 
Bowery, Jack Rocker, Tony Bowers, Tom Hilton, Lon David, Kenny Kelly, 
Chris Slagle, Rusty Slagle, and Bill Ragle. Honorary pallbearers will 
be Dr. Ken Kelly, Bill Jaynes, Mike Langlois, Sonny Slagle, Jeff Crowe 
and nephews. Those who plan to attend the graveside service are asked 
to meet at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. Thursday to go in procession 
to the cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. 
Wednesday, February 26, 2003 at the Riverside Chapel, Tetrick Funeral 
Home, Elizabethton, or friends may call at the residence of a daughter, 
Jane Hyder, 702 South Second St., Elizabethton, any time. Online 
condolences may be sent to the family through our Web site at www.
TetrickFuneralHome.com. Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

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