Carol Morgey

Carol Morgey

Carol Morgey was a woman who lived with her hands in the earth and her heart open to everyone she met. A “mega-Grandma” and a selfless soul, she was the type of person who would host tea parties for her grandchildren where sprinkles were served as the main course and “Grandma rules” always applied. Whether she was decorating cupcakes with Lucy, cheering Ronald on at baseball games, making grilled cheese with Quinton, or orchestrating elaborate water-slide afternoons in her backyard, her grandchildren were the undisputed light of her life.

She was a fixture in her community, known for her meticulously kept garden. Her love for the Phillies, Flyers, and Eagles, and her lifelong devotion to the music of Bruce Springsteen. Her home was a sanctuary not just for her family, but for the neighborhood kids, cats, and anybody needing a safe space. Carol knew when there was a need. She remained a devoted daughter, never missing her daily 8:00 AM phone call with her 92-year-old mother, Joan. Carol was a woman of simple joys—a well-timed drought that kept the grass from growing too fast, a trip to a bluegrass festival, and the quiet satisfaction of helping anyone in need.

She is the wife of William Morgey “Bill” and is survived by her sons, Ronald (Jacqueline) and William (Chelsea); her mother, Joan Croce; her beloved grandchildren, Ron and Lucy, Quinton and Quadir. Siblings, Lois Grant, Blase Croce and Alexander Croce; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. She was predeceased by her father, Blase.

Come celebrate 69 great years, Tuesday, June 9, 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Clonmell Methodist Church, 516 West Broad Street, Gibbstown, where there will be an 11:00 a.m. service. Interment private.

6 Comments

  1. Rita Rastelli Gallagher says:

    Dear Joan, So sorry to hear of the passing of your sweet daughter Carolyn. Our sympathy to the entire Croce family.
    The death of a child is the most horrendous pain. Know that Carolyn is at peace and enjoying the most beautiful
    garden in Heaven. God bless you.
    Rita Rastell-Gallagher
    and the Rastelli family

  2. Rita Rastelli-Gallagher says:

    see above

  3. Jean Croce Hemphill says:

    Dear Aunt Joan, Lois, Blasé, Alex, and all cousins,
    We are so sad for the loss of our sweet cousin. We remember our many days growing up together during summers and Christmas-running through the rye, picking straw flowers, eating grandmom’s ravioli, sneaking extra pieces of fried dough, and listening to Those Boots are Made for Walking over and over again.

    We send you peace and love,
    Jeannie and Joannie

  4. Diane Redfern says:

    My true condolences to the family. Such a wonderful person to have known. Many prayers are with you all.

  5. Kathy Walker says:

    Bill, Ron, Bill & families, I’m sorry for your devastating loss.
    I’m so sad. She was always the calm in a storm. The world will be a darker place without her goodness, and I’ll always miss her.

  6. Teresa Slifer says:

    Sending love and deepest sympathy.

Please leave a comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *