Pastor's Blog

Valerie Phillips Morgan, age 89, of Theodore, AL passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022. Valerie was born August 30, 1932.

Valerie loved God and her churches as she attended in both Theodore and Aimwell. She loved her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a host of many other children through the years. Valerie taught school for many years starting her career at Nan Gray Davis where she became one of Pearl’s Girls and became part of a sisterhood of educators. She moved to private schools where she taught at Theodore Christian and Magnolia Springs Christian. After she retired from teaching, she became caretaker of several members of her family. She was an avid reader, loved to work puzzles, watch television, and in her younger years, loved to sew.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Morgan; mother and father, Asa and Myrtle Phillips; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Zeb and Berta; and siblings, Jim, Ruth, John, and Jo.

Valerie is survived by her sons, Phillip Morgan (Edna), Mark Morgan (Jeanette), Stuart Morgan (Karen), and Nathan Morgan (Sheri); grandchildren, Cara, John, Lauren, Kaylee, Daniel, Bethany, Stephen, Brad, Emily, Lucy (Gray), and Clara; great-grandchildren, Morgan, JD, Luke, Noah, Britany, Chase-Alan, Genevieve, Giselle, and Pierceson; great-great-grandchildren, Lakin, Ansley, and Amanda; sister-in-law, Karen (Peggy); nieces, Erin (Shean), Angie (Christopher), Scharlean, and Teresa; nephews, Mike, Clint, and Butch; and a host of other relatives and friends.

A special thank you to Theresa, Michelle, Mercedes, and Tammy for the care they provided. Also, for Mrs. Essie and Mrs. June for loving her like a sister.

A visitation for Valerie will be held Thursday, February 10, 2022, from 3:00-5:00 PM at Serenity Funeral Home, 8691 Old Pascagoula Road, Theodore, Alabama 36582. A funeral service will occur Friday, February 11, 2022, at 12:00 PM at Aimwell Baptist Church, 2770 County Rd 17, Sweet Water, Alabama 36782. Valerie will be laid to rest in Aimwell Cemetery, 2770 County Rd 17, Sweet Water, AL 36782.