Shirley Nolen Morton died Monday, November 30, 2009, at 2:30 p.m. at Baptist Memorial Hospital following complications from diabetes and End Stage Renal Disease. Born on July 15, 1942 to Raymond and Dolly Nolen, she grew up in Memphis and attended Treadwell all twelve years, graduating in 1960. She was preceded in death by her parents Ray and Dolly Nolen and her younger brother Raymond Nolen Jr. She is survived by her husband of 48 years Rev. Fred Morton, two children Gregory Morton of Memphis and Dana Watson (son in law John Watson) of Jackson, MS, and two grandchildren John Morton Watson and Catherine Evelyn Watson. Shirley graduated from Treadwell in 1960 and attended Memphis State University for one year before marrying Fred Morton in 1961 and working to enable him to complete his degree at Princeton University. When her children were nearly grown Shirley pursued a life long dream of teaching young children, working in pre-school programs at several East Memphis churches, the most recent being Germantown United Methodist Preschool retiring in 1999. Her varied interests included beaded Christmas tree ornaments, reading, and crocheting. Shirley was a member of Bartlett United Methodist Church and the Progressive Sunday School Class. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 2, from 5-8 p.m. at Memorial Park Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at Bartlett United Methodist Church. Memorial gifts can be made to the building fund at the Bartlett United Methodist Church. Memorial Park Funeral Home (901)767-8930 www.memorialparkonline.com