Edna Morton

Edna Holt Morton, 90, of Altoona, Alabama, passed away at home surrounded by her family. She was born February 26, 1936, in Birmingham, Alabama, daughter of the late Andrew Holt and Julia Johnson. 

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 71 years, Emory Jay Morton, Sr; daughter, Joan Mechelle Brown; sister, Vera Brasher; sister, Jewel Ross; and brother, Jack Holt. She is survived by her daughter, Lynne Poore; her son, Emory Jay Morton, Jr (Celia); son-in-law, David Brown; her sister, Dorothy Faile; and her brother, Andrew Holt. She is also survived by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and other family and friends. 

She graduated from Woodlawn High School in 1954, where she excelled in music, business, and athletics. By age 20, she was the Assistant Head Business Clerk for Birmingham City Hall. She studied Computer Programming at Jefferson State Community College and enjoyed a lengthy and fulfilling career until her retirement at age 75.

She was a gifted seamstress with a flare for design and decorating. She loved the Christmas season with weeks of decorating her home and addressing Christmas cards. She truly loved her family and always held strongly to her faith. She will be forever missed and always in our thoughts and hearts. 

A special thanks to Bridgewood Gardens and staff for their kindness and care and Sheperd's Cove Hospice for their compassion.

Snead Funeral Home is honored to serve the Morton Family.