Dessa Ellen Goodwin Morgan, 95, of Markleville, went to be with her heavenly Father on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at Hancock Regional Hospital surrounded by loving family. She was born November 22, 1915 in Fleming County, KY the daughter of the late Walter and Nancy (Jackson) Goodwin.

Dessa lived in Markleville and retired from Delco Remy Division of General Motors in May of 1981 after 36 years of service. She was a member of the Markleville North Christian Church. She lived her faith to the fullest, continuously providing love and care for those in need. She will be fondly remembered, but sadly missed by family numerous church friends and her faithful dog: Babe. She also loved gardening.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Richard Morgan; brothers: George Goodwin, Oral Goodwin and stillborn twin brothers; sisters: Grace Thompson and Lena Caudill.