Martha "Shortie" Morgan

Martha “Shortie” Allen Morgan, age 85, passed away on April 25, 2026, at First Health Hospice House. Martha was born on November 28, 1940, in Star, NC to the late Solomon Cleveland Allen and Etter Monroe Allen. She worked for many years as a bookkeeper until her retirement.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Flynn Morgan, brother, J.D. Allen, sisters, Ruth Williamson, May Williams and Collen Boroughs.

She is survived by her daughters, Lana Morgan of Chapel Hill and Ginger Jones (David) of Columbia, S.C., grandchildren Morgan Jones, 1LT Spencer Jones and Savannah Jones, sisters, Louise Giles and Inez Blake.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend whose greatest joy in life was her family. She especially cherished her two daughters and three grandchildren. She loved Elvis Presley, NCIS, Beach Music and socializing with her friends.

The family would like to thank the staff of First Health Hospice House for taking wonderful care of Shortie.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the RSI Community at https://rsi-nc.networkforgood.com/projects/37638-annual-fund. RSI supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing comprehensive, individualized services and secure living options to help them thrive in their community.