Louise Thornton Morgan

January 13, 1922 - January 10, 2020

Louise Thornton Morgan passed away peacefully Friday, January 10, 2020 in New Orleans due to advanced age surrounded by family and friends. She was a few days short of her 98th birthday on January 13. Louise Gordon Thornton was born in Alexandria, LA, the only child of Gordon and Louise Raspberry Thornton. It was there at St. James Episcopal Church where she was baptized and confirmed at age 12. She was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Keith Morgan. They grew up together in Alexandria and attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge at the same time. It was at this time when her passion for LSU athletics began particularly baseball and football. She graduated from their School of Business in 1944. She was also predeceased by her parents, husband, aunts, uncles and beloved cousins, May Smallwood Thornton White and Dorothy Randolph Mc Adams Gilligan. Louise is survived by her cousins, goddaughter May Louise White of Lafayette, Dr. James White, III of Alexandria, and goddaughter Dorothy-Dick Gilligan Dutel of Simpsonville, KY. Additionally she is survived by her late husband’s nephew, Stanley Sims of Birmingham, AL and the family of her departed friend, Harriet Harris, with whom she spent countless holidays for decades. Louise and Keith were active at the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation in New Orleans beginning in 1955. Louise continued to faithfully attend and participate in church life until the last few months of her life. As an ardent supporter of the church’s work she contributed to the Altar Guild fundraising, various mission/outreach programs and for decades volunteering in the church office. She was always willing to work for anything...except the vestry! In time Annunciation became a second family to her and in return she was greatly loved by everyone. Church members were always available to take her to appointments, out to eat or just a visit. A special heartfelt thanks to Louise’s friend and fellow parishioner, Martha McKnight, who for the last four years helped her with day to day decisions especially when Louise moved from her home. Martha cared for Louise more like a devoted daughter. Louise’s family and friends would like to thank the staff at Poydras Home where she spent the last few months for their extraordinary care. We also wish to thank Darlene Veal, who was her sitter and friend for many years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral. Services at the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4505 S. Claiborne Ave., New Orleans on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Burial in the family plot will be held at a later date in Greenwood Memorial Park Cemetery, Pineville, LA. Donations in Louise’s memory can be made to the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4505 S. Claiborne Ave., New Orleans, LA 70125 or a charity of your choice. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.muhleisen.com