Melva Lee (Morrison) Fogle was called to her heavenly home on July 6, 2024, at the age of 92.
Melva was born on March 24, 1932, in Elijah, Mo and was the oldest of 3 daughters born to John & Louis (Luna) Roberts. Melva graduated from Gainesville, Mo in 1949, where she met and married her high school sweetheart, Nolen B. Morrison. Melva grew up in Ozark County, Mo living a simple life in Elijah, Mo where her parents owned a store and ran the Post Office. Some of her favorite memories were from growing up with her sisters Vernetta (Willhoit) & Betty (Amyx) in Elijah.
As a young girl Melva played the guitar & sang on the West Plains Radio Station KWPM with her sister Vernetta in 1946 where they met & sang with Porter Wagner.
After a new job opportunity was offered to Nolen the family moved to St. Joseph, Mo in 1967 where Melva eventually became a very successful Realtor, even serving as President of St. Joseph Board of Realtors & serving on several state committees & won several awards for her work. Melva moved back to Springfield, Mo in 1984 after Nolen’s death where she enjoyed playing golf & spending time with her children & grandchildren. She met Jerry Fogle Jr. & they married in March of 1990 & she moved to Jerry’s hometown, Aurora, Mo. Jerry preceded her in death in 2011. Melva moved back to Springfield & was a member of East Grand Church of Christ at her death. She accepted Jesus at an early age & was baptized in a creek behind Elijah Church of Christ.
Melva was preceded in death by her two husbands, her daughter Michele Slone, sisters Vernetta & Betty, brother-in-law & sister-in-law Rex & Nadine Ebrite & brother-in-law Gary Morrison.
She is survived by sons: Daniel Morrison (June) & Brad Morrison (Shana), Stepsons Brian Fogle (Renee), David Fogle & Mark Fogle (Phyllis) along with several grand & great grandchildren, nieces & nephews & step-grandchildren and those that knew her simply as Mimi.
The family would like to thank Phoenix Hospice staff and Jacob’s Ladder staff for their kind & caring services to our mother.
A farewell celebration will be held on Wednesday July 10, 2024, at 12:00 with family receiving friends one hour prior to services.
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Vicki Pace Wilson says
July 10, 2024 at 9:18 amDanny and Brad,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. Because we lived next door to you, Melva was the first person that I knew that was so stunning in her beauty and elegance. Even around the house she was always “perfect”. I soon found out that there was much more to her than just a pretty face. She always welcomed us Pace kids-we felt her love and kindness. When your Dad died, she showed such strength of character. I will always have the best memories of being the next door neighbors of the Morrison family.
Love,
Vicki Pace Wilson