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October 4, 1943 - March 10, 2018
LA VONNE COTHERMAN
Linda LaVonne Morgan, 74, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 10, 2018 pm in her residence surrounded by her loving husband and family at her side.
LaVonne was born Monday, October 4, 1943, to the Rev Jesse Dixon and Bessie Orelda (Brandt) Cotherman in Decatur.
On August 15, 1970, LaVonne married Graham Alan Morgan in Chadwick, 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.
Surviors include one son, Dr. Thomas Nathanial (his wife, Ilene Rene Morgan, and son Joseph Alan Morgan) of West Hills, California. Also suriving 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 longtime 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 am Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at First United Methodist Church in Carbondale with the Rev Alan Rhein officiating. Interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Carbondale. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, March 13 from 5 to 8 pm at Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale.
Memorials are the preferred form of remembrance and can be made to First United Methodist Church of Carbondale Music Fund.
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Patsy Whitecotton (Barggren)
It is sad to learn of La Vonne's passing in 2018 but happy to hear of her accompishments in life. I wish I had heard her sing. Your classmates will miss you. Patsy Whitecotton
Sheila Hepworth
Sorry to hear of La Vonne's passing. We used to laugh because we were both preacher's kids! I never heard her sing but I bet you she was great! Sheila Hepworth
Vera Taminger (Reeves)
I, too, was sorry to hear of LaVonne's going to her heavely home to be with the Lord Jesus worshipping Him with others that we love dearly and to know she is not hurting or suffering - but completely "healed." I remember the good timese we had with LaVonne at BHS. She was always so kind and sweet.
Death is always hard and sometimes overwhelming to those of us left here on this earth but Jesus is our Comforter. He is the ONE who gives us hope as we trust and lean upon Him for His Grace to hold us during our grieving of those we miss & love dearlly.
May our Good God give LaVonne's family His Peace, Comfort, Joy and Good Hope! (Romans 15:13)
In fond memory, vera