Doretha Kay Morton, 78, Marion, went to her heavenly home with her family by her side at 7:20 PM on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Marion. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Saturday, March 13, 1948, to Maurice and Wilma Jean (Camblin) Morton.
Doretha was a proud graduate of Marion High School and Ball State University, where she earned two Master’s Degrees in Education. She dedicated 40 years to Eastbrook Schools, beginning as their first speech and hearing therapist. When the junior high opened in 1984, she chose to move there and remained until retiring. She taught math classes at Ivy Tech also.
Growing up, she spent many happy years at Clear Water Park, that her grandparents owned. Her love of nature stayed with her throughout her life, especially in her enjoyment of flowers and gardening. She was active in her community as a member of Master Gardeners, the Marion Class of 1966, and DAR. Doretha and her mother loved antiquing together. Family meant everything to her, and her grandchildren brought her tremendous joy. She loved spending time at Hill Lake, where she had a lakeside property so she could watch her grandchildren play on the beach.
Survivors include her daughters, Amy Nestleroad of Gas City, Sarah (Wayne) Smith of Marion, Katharine (Daniel) Donaldson of Lake Hart; brother, Ronald A. (Sheri Ellen) Morton of San Clemente, CA; grandchildren, Shelby (Juan Dennis ) Moody, Jordan Bush and Jackson (Hanna) Bush; step-grandchildren, Morgan (Dustin Brown) Smith, Nick Smith; great grandchildren, Camila Chanel Moody, Cassius David Moody, Jupiter Singleton, Mars Dennis, Chloe Zent, Jasmine Zent; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews; special caregivers, Dawn Hoggard and Niedra Bennett.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Maurice and Wilma Jean Morton.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Twin City Health Care and their entire staff for their kindness, care, and support.
The family will receive visitors from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral & Cremation Service, North Chapel 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.
Immediately following the time of visitation, a service to celebrate Doretha’s life will begin at 1:00 pm with Pastor Alan Hudson officiating. Burial will take place at Grant Memorial Park.
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