Geraldine Davenport Morton

Geraldine Davenport Morton, age 74, a McMinnville, TN resident and native was born December 23, 1942 and died July 19, 2017 in NHC Healthcare of McMinnville following an extended illness. She was a retired office manager for Dr. Questell, member of Dayspring Community Church and daughter of the late Elsie Lee and Irene Rogers Davenport. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, William “Bud” Morton; daughter, Brenda Lee Tanner; and sons, Scotty Joe Morton and Richey Lavoy Morton. Mrs. Morton is survived by Barry Swim of McMinnville; son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Kim Tanner of McMinnville; grandchildren, Jessie Tanner and Blake Morton both of McMinnville; former husband, Tommy Tanner of McMinnville; brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Cindy Clemons of the Centertown Community; sister, Paulette Lyle of Morrison, TN; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 21, 2017 in High’s Chapel with Rex Boles to officiate. Interment will follow in Gardens of Memory Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday and 9:00 a.m. Friday until the time of service at High’s. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.