Baird-Freeman Funeral Home

221 North Meridian

Portland, Indiana 47371

260-726-7171

baird-freeman@yahoo.com

Denise R. Morgan, age 56, of Portland passed away Friday January 14, 2022 in Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born in Portland on September 10, 1965 the daughter of Denny Cochran and Sally (Hartnagel) Ireland. She was married on May 18, 1985 to David Morgan who survives. She was a hostess at Richard's Restaurant in Portland. Denise was a Jay County High School graduate. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She enjoyed spending time with her family.

Surviving are her husband David, two daughters Stephanie Morgan (Jerid Conaster) of Portland and Jessica Bailey (Tommy) of Portland, her mother Sally Ireland of Portland, mother in law Ruthalee Morgan of Union City, IN., three sisters Deb Singleton (Jeff Platzer) of Indianapolis, Kathy Esparza (Dave) of Portland and Cindy Negele of Portland, Five grandchildren Tyan Rogers, Scarlett Rogers, Kolcen Bailey, Jayce Bailey and Bastian Bailey.

Visitation will be Tuesday January 18, 2022 from 12:00 – 3:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home. Private family graveside services will follow in the Praise Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Jay County Cancer Society. Online condolences at www.baird-freeman.com