Deloris J.

Morton

Deloris J. Morton daughter of the late Cora Harmon Skaggs and Willie Skaggs was born in Ruble, Missouri, on February 20, 1934. She departed this life at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on December 11. 2016, at the age of 82.

On November 20, 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri, Deloris was united in marriage to Alford Morton and to this union one daughter was born. He preceded her in death on June 9, 2015. Deloris was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church. Deloris enjoyed working on the farm, watching the Grand Ole Opry, shopping and buying crocheted blankets. Most of all she loved taking care of her husband.

Deloris was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and three brothers, Jesse, Herman and Billy Skaggs.

Deloris is survived by her daughter, Debra Morton of Redford, Missouri, and one sister, Rosalie Lollar of Bolivar, Missouri and sisters-in-law, Lois Skaggs of St. Louis, Missouri, and Barbara Ann Skaggs of St. Louis, Missouri. She will be deeply missed by all that knew and loved her.

Visitation: Thursday, December 15th 5 to 8 PM

Funeral Services: Friday, December 16th 10 AM at McSpadden Funeral Home

Minister: Geraldine Rains

Burial: Redford Memorial Cemetery

Pallbearers: Kevin Skaggs, Randy Skaggs, Gary Skaggs, Eddie Lollar, and members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: Humane Society or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.