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O'Lema Cody Morgan, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in Winston Salem, NC.
Born August 14, 1928, in Albemarle, she was the daughter of the late David Emmett Cody Sr. and Mary Mabry Cody.
O'Lema spent most of her life in Forest City with her late husband, Robert "Bob" Morgan. Eventually they moved to Hickory so they could be closer to family. After his passing, O'Lema moved to Clemmons, NC to be closer to family.
She was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church. She worked as a secretary and bookkeeper at Rutherford Mental Health.
She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Robert Worth Morgan and her brother David Emmett Cody, Jr.
She is survived by her daughter, Judy Morgan Goodman of Clemmons, two grandchildren, five great grandchildren, dear nieces and a nephew.
A service to celebrate O'Lema's life will be held August 24 at 2pm in the chapel of The Padgett and King Mortuary in Forest City. A private inurnment will follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to First Baptist Church, 211 W. Main St., Forest City, NC 28043.
An online guest registry is available at www.padgettking.com
Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.
