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Dawn Morgan Obituary
Lola Dawn Morgan, 90, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026 in Childress, Texas.
Lola was born on April 24, 1936 in Paris, Texas to the late Beachem Garrett and Zealma (Horton) Garrett.
Services are scheduled for Friday, July 24, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Calvary Baptist Church with Mr. Terry Williams officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Childress Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, July 23, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Johnson Funeral Home.
Lola owned and operated Kay’s Drive-in in Childress for 40+ years. She loved gambling and she loved to travel, especially to Vegas, and to watch the horse races. Lola loved to go shopping; fashion was well understood, and she was always dressed to the nines. She enjoyed keeping up with her looks and would go to the beauty shop once a week. Lola was multitalented; she was an incredible homemaker, baker, seamstress, and floral arrangement artist.
Lola is survived by:
Daughter- Rita Chaisson and husband Russell of Lafayette, La
Daughter- Kay Whitener and husband Benny of Childress, Tx
Daughter-Debbie Morgan of Childress, Tx
Daughter-Cindy Perkins and husband Donny of Childress, Tx
Daughter-Lesa collins and Curtis Sinclair of Amarillo, Tx
Granddaughter-Stephanie Guidry and husband Milton of Youngsville, La
Grandson-Lance Whitener of Childress, Tx
Grandson- Jason Whitener of Childress, Tx
Grandson-Brandon Prentice of Wayne, Ne
Granddaughter-Alicia Glover of Childress, Tx
Granddaughter-Christie Owen and husband Derik of Amarillo, Tx
Granddaughter-April Cooper and Nathan Bylund of Harrisville, Ut
Grandson-Derrick Collins and wife Rachael of Amarillo,Tx
Grandson-Colby Collins of Amarillo, Tx
Sister-Dorothy Patterson of Childress, Tx
Sister-Doris Wyatt and husband Franklin of Carey, Tx
Brother-Ray Garrett and wife Brenda of Carey, Tx
Sister-Bobbie Loving of Hollis, Ok
Sister-Linda Worthington of Childress, Tx
Sister-Carol Mclendon and husband Kenneth of Childress, Tx
22 Great Grandchildren
22 Great Great Grandchildren
Along with numerous extended family members.
Lola is preceded in death by:
Husband- Willie Morgan
Grandson-Ray Whitener
Parents-Beachem Garrett and Zealma (Horton) Garrett.
Memorials can be made to the Alzheimer's Association at this link posted https://donorservices.alz.org/
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Lola Dawn Morgan, 90, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026 in Childress, Texas.
Lola was born on April 24, 1936 in Paris, Texas to the late Beachem Garrett and Zealma (Horton) Garrett.
Services are scheduled for Friday, July 24, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Calvary Baptist Church with Mr. Terry Williams officiating. Burial
Events
Visitation
Thursday, July 23, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Johnson Funeral Home
307 Avenue C NW PO Box 479 Childress, TX 79201
Service
Friday, July 24, 2026
2:00 pm
Calvary Baptist Church
1606 Avenue I NW Childress, TX 79201