Bernita Fay Morgan, 69, of Mount Carmel, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Wabash General Hospital in Mount Carmel. She was born on August 17, 1954 in Carmi, Illinois, the daughter of Alfred and Juanita H. (Goldman) Smith, Jr. Bea married Roger Keele and following his passing she married Eddie J. Morgan on December 30, 1987 and together they enjoyed twenty-five years of marriage until his passing in April 2013.
Bea will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother who loved her family dearly. She had a very caring spirit and would do anything for anybody. She worked for Wabash District 348 for thirty years. In her many years of service, Ms. Bea was an all-around dedicated employee. She wore many hats in her day and was always willing to step in where needed. She was a bus driver, recess aid, worked in the kitchen, and concession stand and subbed whenever and wherever needed. Bea also served as Truancy Officer for the district. She was truly an Aces fan. She lived in breathed for all Aces sports. She was the Lady Aces basketball manager, water girl, team mom and so much more. She drove the bus, attended all sporting events, drove the cheer leaders and cheered on the band. She will be greatly missed at Wabash District 348.
Bea was an active member at Parkview Christian Church and dearly loved helping anyway she could at the church. In her free time, Bea enjoyed woodworking and making benches for others. Above all, Bea treasured her time with family and will be missed by all who knew her.
Bea will be remembered by her son, Shawn Keele and wife, Brandy of Mount Carmel; two daughters, Twila Parker and husband Billy of Louisville, Kentucky and Candi Kissel and husband, Matt of Mount Carmel; step-children, Mike Morgan, Lisa Fannon, and Jamie Morgan; many loved grandchildren, and great grandchildren; brother, Darrell Smith; sister, Juanita Casseday; several nieces and nephews.
Bea was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Roger Keele and Eddie Morgan.
Family and friends are invited to gather for a Visitation from 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., Sunday, December 17, 2023 in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home. In honor of Ms. Bea the family asks that you dress in your Aces attire for the visitation and funeral service.
Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 18, 2023 in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Richison officiating. Burial will follow at Bethel Cemetery in Bellmont, Illinois.
Memorial contributions may be made in Bea’s memory to MCHS Athletics or Parkview Operation Christmas Child. Envelopes will be at the funeral home or can be mailed to Keepes Funeral Home, 1500 North Cherry Street, Mount Carmel, IL 62863.
Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Bea’s tribute wall, purchase flowers and leave condolences for the Morgan family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com
