Mrs Shirlene LaTrese Morgan

October 4, 1957 - October 4, 2007

FORT WORTH -- Shirlene LaTrese Morgan, 50, passed away Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007, at a local hospital. Memorial service: 1 p.m. Tuesday at Guardian Funeral Home Chapel, 5704 James Ave., Fort Worth. Interment: She will be laid to rest at a later date in Oklahoma, with her father, John H. Melton. Shirlene LaTrese Morgan was born Oct. 4, 1957, in Fort Worth. She graduated from Vogue Beauty School and was a gifted artist, making a long career as a hair stylist. She was able to show her creativity in many shows in which she was invited to participate. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister and niece. Shirlene was a free-spirited individual with a vibrant personality who loved so many and had a great love for all God's creatures. Whether it be horses, dogs or iguanas, Shirlene loved and wanted them all. The family would like to thank the medical staff at John Peter Smith Hospital for all of their professional and compassionate care. She was preceded in death by her father, John H. Melton; paternal grandparents, John F. and Juanita Melton; maternal grandparents, Waymond L. and Agnes Winkles; and her loyal companions, Tiny Mite and Bobby. Survivors: Son, Jake Morgan; daughter, Jaimee Morgan; mother, Margaret Shepard; brothers, John and Jackie Melton; sister, Paula Martin and husband, Jamie Martin; second mother and aunt, Bernadette Erwin; aunt, Theresa Foote; nieces; nephews; cousins; loyal friends and confidantes, Eddie Miller and Kiesh; and her constant companions, Biscuit and Mini Mite.