Demaris “Sissy” Morton entered eternal rest on Saturday, 13 June 2026, surrounded by her family and the compassionate care of Hospice of Western Kentucky at the Heartford House. Born and raised in Owensboro, Sissy grew up in the fellowship of Fourth Street Baptist Church, where her faith took root and her community flourished.
Sissy lived with a vibrant spirit. She cheered fiercely for the University of Kentucky Wildcats, loved the drama and comfort of her favorite soap operas, and followed politics with passion and curiosity. Her laughter, her opinions, and her unmistakable presence will be deeply missed.
She is preceded in death by her beloved mother, Mary Morton; her aunts, Shirley Howard and Anna Johnson; and her uncle, Ernest Morton.
Left to cherish her memory are her father, Charles Morton of Warner Robins, GA; her brother, Ricky Morton (LaDonna) of Fort Washington, MD; and her sisters: Wendy Hardcastle and Kim Morton of Owensboro, Sonya McDaniel of Memphis, TN, and Denisha (Devon) Williams of Louisville, KY. Sissy’s legacy continues through her 11 nieces and nephews—Keyvon, Kahlil, Chance (Camille), Darryl Jr., Inglish, T’Onna, Tyreem, Thomas Jr., Desmond, Brianna, and Nadija—and her 15 great-nieces and great-nephews: Chance Jr., Chanson, Keagan, Braelyn, Kasha, Layla, Devon, Naomi, Italee, Houston, Kamilee, Tyreem Jr., Tymeer, KaMya, and Hendrix.
She is also survived by two aunts, Cozetta Nurse of Owensboro and Gwendolyn Edwards (TD) of Augusta, GA; one uncle, Michael Morton Sr. of Owensboro; and a wide circle of cousins and friends. The family offers special thanks to her cherished friends Bonnie Talbott, Angie Green, and Mary Bell for their unwavering love.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday June 20. 2026 at Fourth Street Baptist Church in Owensboro, KY with the Rev. Larry D. Lewis presiding. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of the service at the church. Committal and burial to follow the service at Owensboro Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Please leave memories and messages of condolence for the family at www.mcfarlandfh.com.
Final arrangements entrusted to McFarland Funeral Home, Inc., 1001 West 5th St., Owensboro, KY 42301.