Imogene Morton, 85, of Steele, Missouri, passed away at St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas, on Friday, May 8, 2026. She was born on March 21, 1941, in Holland, Missouri, the daughter of the late Rosco and Goldie (Sanford) Doran.

Imogene was born and raised in the Bootheel of Missouri. She married Billy Mac Morton on April 14th, 1989; he preceded her in death on December 30, 2009.

She spent her life working as a nurse and helping others. She enjoyed gardening and collecting marbles in area fields, playing games and having tea parties with the grandchildren who adoringly called her Memaw, and finding the simple beauty of the outdoors. She was often found reading a book, especially her bible.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Rosco and Goldie, and husband, Billy Mac Morton; 1 daughter, Renee Allison, 1 infant granddaughter, Shelly Allison; 1 infant great-grandson, Jacob Glidewell; 6 siblings, Harry "Eugene" Doran, Irene Mustain, Robert "Bobby" Doran, Inez Tate, Clara Mae Defide, and Ramond "Ray" Doran.

Her memory will be cherished by her family: 1 sister, Shirley Priddy of Steele, Missouri

2 Granddaughters Karry Allison and Holly Allison of Steele, Missouri

5 Great grandchildren: Blake Jones and his wife Kathryn of Steele, Alec Glidewell of St. Louis, Alli Jones and her fiancé Clayton Smith of Ellsinore, Missouri, Jacob Glidewell of Steele, Missouri, and Carmen Glidewell of Steele, Missouri

5 Great-Great grandchildren: Emery, Thalia, & Clary Jones, Claira Smith, Brayden & Jaylynn Glidewell, Remiyah and lovingly awaiting the arrival of Leilani McIntyre.

Beloved family friends Heather Holt, Laura "Sissy" Davidson, and Gary McLemore, many other nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.

Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in the John W. German Funeral Home Chapel in Steele, MO.