Blanche M. Morton

January 14, 1935 - June 21, 2019

Blanche M. Morton, 84, a lifelong Rushville resident, went home to be with the Lord on June 21, 2019. Blanche was born January 14, 1935 in Rushville to Herman & Edith (Scott) English, both deceased. She was a 1953 graduate of Rushville High School. She married William C. Morton on January 11, 1959 and he preceded her in death on March 8, 2015. Blanche began work at Philco-Ford in Connersville. She also worked as an aid & in housekeeping for Rush Memorial Hospital and dispatched for the City of Rushville street department. Blanche was a longtime member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Rushville. She was a selfless servant of God! She always put others before herself. She loved her church & her family. Blanche was an avid Lion fan & especially loved watching when it involved her children & grandchildren. She will forever be remembered by those left behind, her sons, Jeffrey C. Morton of Indianapolis, Phillip (Erin) Morton of Elida, OH, Jess Morton & Frank Morton of Rushville,a daughter-in-law, Amy Morton of Rushville, a sister, Marshia Crowdus of Rushville, brother-in-law, Roger Crowdus of Indianapolis, grandchildren, Morgan, Sydney, Brice (Sabrina Marcum), Jaden & Kameron Morton, great granddaughter, Nyla Morton,nieces, Editha (Scott) Doll of Rushville, Shawnia (Dennis) Graham of Greenfield and Anecia (Brian) Vanest of Rushville, great nephew, Clayevan Crowdus and great nieces, Shay Crowdus, Jayda Crowdus and Peyton Doll. Services will be held at 10 AM Thursday, June 27, 2019 in Moster Mortuary, Rushville with Pastor's Elaine Stewart & James Williams presiding. Friends are welcome to visit the family at the mortuary from 4-8 PM Wednesday evening, June 26. Burial will be in Rushville's East Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wesley United Methodist Church of Rushville.