Ruth Irene Morgan

Ruth Irene Morgan, age 97 of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025, with her family beside her.  She was born on January 4, 1928, in Sassafras, Kentucky, to Rufus and Zilda Armstrong. Ruth spent her early years in Kentucky, attending school in Sassafras before moving to Michigan with her family in 1949.

Throughout her commendable career, Ruth worked faithfully for over 30 years, retiring from Owens Illinois glass factory in Charlotte. She briefly worked at the pickle factory in Eaton Rapids prior to her long tenure at Owens Illinois.

Ruth had a passion for crafting; especially crocheting and knitting. She was a familiar face at craft shows around central Michigan, particularly at the Courthouse Square Craft Sale during the yearly Frontier Days, where she proudly sold her handmade tablecloths and crocheted doilies.

Ruth was known as a loving mother and grandmother, leaving behind her daughter, Marie Gordon of Grand Ledge, along with four grandchildren: Tammy Brandon, John Brandon, Jada (Mike Gardner) Blanchard, and Karen (Jeff) Strickling. Additionally, she is survived by twelve great-grandchildren: David, Doug, Jennifer, Genoa, Zack, Kaitlyn, Bryce, Kira, Gage, Noah, Kylie, and Caden; 17 great great grandchildren; her niece, Fay Maggard Binkowski; and many friends.

Ruth is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Zack Morgan, who passed away in 1978; her daughter Betty Brandon, who passed away in 1996; and her granddaughter Michelle Brandon, who left this world in 1970.

A graveside service will be held in her honor at Maple Hill Cemetery, located at 801 Tully Brown Drive, Charlotte, MI, on October 16, 2025, starting at 11:00 AM. Family and friends are invited to attend as they remember the life and legacy of Ruth Irene Morgan.

Those desiring to make contributions in Ruth's memory may do so by donating to Siren Eaton Shelter, 520 Robinson Street, Charlotte, MI 48813.

The family would like to thank the kind and caring staff of ECHRS who lovingly cared for Ruth in her final days. 

To leave a condolence for the family or to view Ruth's obituary online, please visit www.burkhead-green-kilgo.com

The family is being served by the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home.