Miss. Irene Isabel Morphew

Miss. Irene Morphew age 104, of Jefferson, died on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at Ashe Assisted Living in West Jefferson. Miss. Morphew was born on September 8, 1911 in Todd, NC to James McDonald and Ruth Goodman Morphew. Miss. Morphew was preceded in death by her parents and five brothers. Miss. Morphew was a member of Jefferson United Methodist Church. She worked as Postmaster for the US Postal service for 38 years from 1934-1972.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at 2:00 pm at Jefferson United Methodist Church by Rev. Karen Miller. Burial will follow in Jefferson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at Jefferson United Methodist Church.

Miss. Morphew is survived by: sister-in-law, Iris Morphew of West Jefferson; also surviving are three nieces,one nephew and several cousins.

The family respectfully requests no food please. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Jefferson United Methodist Church with Irene Morphew Scholarship Fund in the memo line, PO Box 236, Jefferson, NC 28640.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Ms. Morphew's arrangements.

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