Leona Maxine Morgan, 81, died Oct. 11, 2008, at her home in Topeka.

She was born Nov. 4, 1926, in Marion.

On June 14, 1946, she married Orville E. Morgan in Topeka.

Leona was a homemaker and for 15 years worked at Crystal Castle for Pets.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, three sisters, and two grandchildren.

Survivors include eight children, Wayne (Linda) Morgan of Lenexa; Sherry (David) Bryant, Karen (Ronnie) Bryant, Gary (Kathy) Morgan, Pamela (Robert) Domme, Gregg (Kathy) Morgan, Randall (Tammy) Morgan, and Michael (Jeanine) Morgan, all of Topeka; 20 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren.

Following cremation, a graveside memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Rochester Cemetery, Topeka. A procession will meet at 10 a.m. at Sunrise Optimist Club, 720 N.W. 50th, Topeka.

A reception will be held immediately following graveside services at the optimist club.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Midland Hospice Care, 200 S.W. Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606 or to Helping Hands Humane Society, 2625 N.W. Rochester Road, Topeka, KS 66617.